Edinburgh is the most expensive city in the UK for students to live and work in, according to a Royal Bank of Scotland survey. Edinburgh students pay an average of £112.05 on rent per week, compared to around £110 across the UK. How much does it cost to live in Edinburgh as a student? We […]

In the 17th century, Edinburgh was still enclosed within the 140 acres of its “ancient royalty” by the defensive Flodden and Telfer Walls, built mainly in the 16th century as protection against possible English invasion. Why was Edinburgh built in that location? After the Battle of Flodden in 1513, the inhabitants of the city built […]

In total there are approximately 120 rooms or ‘vaults’ beneath the surface of the South Bridge, ranging in size from two metres squared to forty metres squared. South Bridge officially opened for business on 1 March 1788. Is there an underground city in Edinburgh? Hidden beneath the streets and bridges of Edinburgh, are several underground […]

Dunedin. Edinburgh has also been known as Dunedin, deriving from the Scottish Gaelic, Dùn Èideann. What is Edinburgh also called? Edinburgh was referred to in the form “Din Eidyn” or “Fort of Eidyn”, when the settlement was a Gododdin hillfort. Is Dunedin another name for Edinburgh? The urban area of Dunedin lies on the central-eastern […]

In total, the university attracts around 35,000 students, the majority of which study within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science, the largest of its colleges. Its College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine is reputed to be a world-leader in its field. What is Edinburgh university famous for? Founded in 1583, the University of […]

WE all know Edinburgh has some pretty amazing spots for a stroll – and now it has been named the UK’s “most walkable” city. WE all know Edinburgh has some pretty amazing spots for a stroll – and now it has been named the UK’s “most walkable” city. How walkable is Edinburgh? The picturesque Scottish […]

There are three Grevy’s zebra here at Edinburgh Zoo – Emily, Grace and Daniella. Emily was born in 1996 and arrived in Edinburgh in 2005, Daniella was born in 2002 and came to us in 2008 and Grace was born in 2018 and came to us in 2021. What animals are at Edinburgh Zoo 2021? […]

There are five Nubian giraffes at Edinburgh Zoo – Ronnie, Arrow, Gerald, Fennessy and Gilbert. They arrived in 2021 to form a bachelor herd here at the zoo. Watch Ronnie and Arrow take their first steps into their new home. Does Edinburgh Zoo have giraffes? Giraffes face many threats in the wild, but building a […]

Edinburgh has topped the list of the UK’s happiest cities to work in based on hours, salary and life-satisfaction. The research, from SmartSurvey found Edinburgh had one of the highest median salaries – at £28,829 – and workers in Edinburgh also had the fewest number of average overtime hours worked. What is the happiest city […]

Glasgow overtook Edinburgh as the largest city in Scotland by 1821. When Scotland was devolved in 1998, it kept Edinburgh as capital because it was where the Scotland Office was, and where the retained Scottish institutions were, and where the historical Kingdom of Scotland’s capital was since 1437. Has Glasgow ever been the capital of […]

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 are the advantages of living in Edinburgh? […]

Edinburgh has been voted the fourth most beautiful city in the world. According to voters in the Rough Guide poll, Edinburgh is the most beautiful city in the United Kingdom, as well as being one of the most beautiful in Europe, beating off some of its oldest and most prestigious cities. Is Edinburgh the most […]

Here’s what to see and do in Edinburgh in one day: Sunrise at Calton Hill (or visit at sunset) Breakfast at Princes Street Gardens. Stroll Princes Street Gardens & see the Ross Fountain. Short Visit to Scottish National Gallery. Explore Edinburgh Castle. Don’t miss the One O’clock Gun (1 pm at Edinburgh Castle) How can […]

Edinburgh has lots of hugely different neighbourhoods side-by-side though; generally speaking, it is “posher” in the central areas and gets “rougher” when you go further out to the council estates and commuter towns. What accent do people in Edinburgh have? The Edinburgh dialect is the longest standing dialects, and one of the six versions of […]

The New Town is very consistent with its Georgian style buildings, only the southern main street, Princes Street, has changed its look radically, becoming Edinburgh’s main shopping street with several newer buildings. What style of architecture is Edinburgh? Georgian architectureThe Old ‘New Town’ Today, it’s the most complete example of Georgian architecture and town-planning and […]