The Royal Mile. The Royal Mile has been the main street of Edinburgh for centuries, and definitely shouldn’t be missed. Its name comes from the two royal residences located at either end of the street, Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, and its length, which is approximately one Scottish mile. What is the oldest street in […]
Where does the Glasgow accent come from?
The Glasgow dialect, popularly known as the Glasgow patter or Glaswegian, varies from Scottish English at one end of a bipolar linguistic continuum, with the local dialect of West Central Scots at the other. How did the Scots get their accent? According to linguist Paul Johnston, Scots descends “from a radically restructured, Norse-influence Northumbrian going […]
Do I need to book to see the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo?
> Do I need to book tickets to see the giant pandas? There is currently no requirement to pre-book a viewing time slot for pandas. Do you have to pay to see pandas at Edinburgh Zoo? No, all included in the main entrance fee. Check on the zoo website to see if you need to […]
Is Glasgow a campus or city uni?
The University of Glasgow has two main city campuses at Gilmorehill and Garscube. A third campus is located in Dumfries to the south of Glasgow. Does Glasgow have a campus? The University of Glasgow was established in the year 1451 by papal bull.University of Glasgow. Size of Campus in acres 430 No.of Campuses 3 Yearly […]
Why is Edinburgh the capital of Scotland and not Glasgow?
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland because it is the regional administrative base for Scotland and home to the Scottish Parliament. Did Glasgow used to be the capital of Scotland? Edinburgh only became the capital of Scotland in 1452 and its predecessors may surprise you! Yes really and no it wasn’t originally Glasgow before you […]
Is Edinburgh the best city in the UK?
Edinburgh has been awarded as one of ‘the best cities to travel to in the UK‘. We may be slightly biased, but Edinburgh has such much to offer from things to do, to great scenery and nightlife. This is probably why it was voted second in the Condé Nast Traveller awards. Why Edinburgh is the […]
Is Edinburgh expensive for students?
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 […]
What is the richest part of Glasgow?
Glasgow’s most expensive streets have been revealed, with data pinpointing which city neighbourhoods have the highest property values.Highest value streets with a Glasgow postcode: The Loaning, Glasgow G46 – £1,100,391. Sherbrooke Avenue, Glasgow G41 – £1,095,087. Erskine Road, Glasgow G46 – £1,060,758. What is the most expensive area in Glasgow? SCOTLAND’S most expensive streets includes […]
Why was Edinburgh built?
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 […]
How many vaults are in Edinburgh?
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 […]
What is Edinburgh also known as?
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 […]
Is Glasgow a cheap city?
Living in Glasgow is much cheaper than most major cities around the world. Obviously, prices do vary depending on the area you choose, but the figures below will give you an idea of what is available at what price. This is how rents in Glasgow compare with other cities around the globe. Is Glasgow a […]
How old is Glasgow?
Glasgow was created a royal burgh in 1450, and its university was founded in 1451. Glasgow prospered as a market centre because it was well situated between Highland and Lowland Scotland and also between Edinburgh—the capital, 45 miles (72 km) east—and the west. When was Glasgow founded? Glasgow itself was reputed to have been founded […]
What is Edinburgh Uni known for?
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 […]
Is Edinburgh a walking 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. 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 […]