Tourist Guide Edinburgh
Edinburgh is located on the south-eastern coast of Scotland and is its capital city. This city of approximately 448,600 inhabitants is one of the biggest tourist magnets in Europe. The city is nestled in a hilly region covered with lakes and vast woodlands.
Edinburgh enjoys a temperate maritime climate with pleasant summers and mild winters. The city has a long tourist season from May to September; the temperatures during these months range between 15°C and 20°C.
The city had modest beginning as a fortress atop a hill. However, owing to its strategic location it soon gained importance with the Scottish rulers, and has been the capital of Scotland for over 500 years. In fact, it is also known as a ‘literary capital’ as it has been home to many renowned authors.
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