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the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

Edinburgh [Edinburgh]

the capital city of Scotland and a popular tourist centre. It has a famous castle, the ↑Scottish Parliament, a ↑zoo, two universities and many museums and art galleries. Other famous features of the city include the ↑Royal Mile and ↑Princes Street. In the 18th century Edinburgh was known as ‘the Athens of the north’. The name Edinburgh means ‘Edwin’s fort’. The city was made a ↑World Heritage Site in 1995. Since 1996 it has been governed as a ↑unitary authority (officially called City of Edinburgh).

See also ↑Auld Reekie, See also ↑Edinburgh Festival