The capital of Scotland— Edinburgh is located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth, in the Central Belt region of the country.

Edinburgh, popularly known as the Athens of the North, grew up around a castle built in the 11th century by King Malcolm III, successor to Macbeth.

Edinburgh became the capital of Scotland in 1437. The city developed into an important literary and cultural center and venue of an annual international festival of the arts.

Affectionately known as “Auld Reekie”, Lowland Scots for “Old Smoky” and “Embra,” the city of Edinburgh is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United Kingdom. The city is known for its rare scenic beauty.

Edinburgh is home to several gorgeous architectures, beautiful mansions, ancient churches and castles. The city known for its vibrant nightlife, is also home to numerous bars, clubs, and restaurants that have made it a popular destination for stag weekends, stag nights or stag hen parties.

The city of Edinburgh offers the exquisite combination of the nightlife of highlands and lowlands exhibiting the operas and theatre of the Edinburgh culture.

The Old Town, the New Town and Leith are major destinations in Edinburgh. The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh were listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1995.

Edinburgh becomes extremely crowded during the main festival periods of high summer (August to early September) and Hogmanay (around New Year's Day / 1 January). It becomes tough to find accommodation during these times.

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