Located in the heart of this historic Scottish city, Edinburgh Zoo is easily reached by train. There are two train stations nearby, Edinburgh Waverley station and Edinburgh Haymarket station, although both are beyond walking distance. How far is Edinburgh Zoo from train station? The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh Zoo is 3 miles. […]

Edinburgh Edinburgh Dùn Èideann Lieutenancy area Edinburgh Founded Before 7th century AD Burgh Charter 1125 City status 1633 Is Edinburgh the oldest city in Scotland? The charter signed by Queen Victoria. There were many royal burghs, but no official cities for some time.The first royal burghs were created in the 12th century by King David, […]

The weather was moderate, definitely not as hot as the US gets during the summer months. Bring a jacket in case it gets chilly at night. We were there a week and luckily didn’t see much rain. My husband says that it does actually get hot when the sun comes out during the day, but […]

If you like your beer, then you’re in for a treat – Edinburgh has a wonderfully vibrant craft beer scene and a huge selection of bars to prove it. From the shores of Leith to the heart of the city centre, there are lots of brilliant pubs that specialise in craft beers dotted all over […]

Edinburgh was referred to in the form “Din Eidyn” or “Fort of Eidyn”, when the settlement was a Gododdin hillfort. What was Edinburgh called in Roman times? The area is a sleepy coastal suburb today but in the second century AD the fort here was the Romans’ largest military settlement in Scotland. ​At this time, […]

Edinburgh Demographics 15% of the population are in their 30s, which is the highest percentage in Scotland. At the 2011 UK census, the population of Edinburgh was: White: 91.7% Asian: 5.5% What is the whitest city in Scotland? Population and distribution UK Region ‡White British population Year Northern Ireland 1,738,604 2011 Scotland 4,863,000 2011 Wales […]

Edinburgh occupies some 7 miles (11 km) of north-facing slope between the Pentland Hills and the broad Firth of Forth estuary, where it merges with the once-independent seaport of Leith. Upthrusts of lava punctuate this slope. What physical features are in Edinburgh? Natural geographic features of Edinburgh Arthur’s Seat. Blackford Hill. Braid Hills. Calton Hill. […]

It’s a small, friendly city with so many amazing attractions, historic sites and welcoming citizens that makes it perfect for a year or two abroad. Not only is Edinburgh a great place to live, but Scotland as a whole is a fantastic place to take a holiday. What salary do you need to live comfortably […]

In Scotland, prostitution itself (the exchange of sexual services for money) is legal, but associated activities (such as public solicitation, operating a brothel, or other forms of pimping) are criminal offences. Is there a red light district in Edinburgh? The woman, who calls herself Karen, is standing on Salamander Street, Edinburgh’s unofficial red light district. […]

Edinburgh has been voted the fourth most beautiful city in the world.Rome, Florence, and Paris pipped us to the post (in that order), but we beat London (5th), which was the only other UK city on the list. Is England more beautiful than Scotland? Scotland is the most beautiful country in the world, according to […]

Generally speaking, the weather in Edinburgh is at its coldest in January and February, with the minimum mean temperature averaging roughly 1.5°C. It can be gusty at times and we do occasionally get snow which makes the city look even more magical – so have your camera at the ready! How common is snow in […]

Edinburgh is the perfect destination for a romantic break. The capital boasts some wonderful hotels and world class restaurants and a great variety of fascinating attractions to encourage romance to bloom. With its cobbled streets and narrow wynds the Royal Mile is a great place to explore on a date. What is there to do […]

However, serious building didn’t really start to take place until the 11th century, when a small town began to grow up around the site which had been fortified by Malcolm Canmore and his wife, Saint Margaret of Scotland. The Abbey of Holyrood was founded in 1128 by David I, and the existing Canongate grew up […]

Is there an Edinburgh accent? The Edinburgh dialect is the longest standing dialects, and one of the six versions of Scots. The region of the Edinburgh dialect also extends to Fife and the Lothians, stopping at Falkirk, where there is a noticeable change in words, from using “bairn” and “yin” on the east coast, to […]

The plague epidemic which gripped Edinburgh in 1645 was, without exception, the most devastating that the city ever experienced. It is estimated that up to half of the population died, while in Leith the percentage was even higher – perhaps due to the steady influx of ships from all over Europe. How many people died […]