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It’s the Athens of North; it’s your destination for Medieval and Georgian Architecture including numerous stone tenements; it’s your Edinburgh. Located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth, the Scottish Capital is one of the most dramatic cities in Europe.

Edinburgh 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 and developed into an important literary and cultural center. The present Edinburgh is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the Europe. Attracting roughly 13 million visitors a year, Edinburgh is the second most visited tourist destination in the United Kingdom, after London.

Edinburgh is a mesmeric city full of tourist attractions. In 1995 The Old Town and New Town districts of Edinburgh were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some of the major attractions of Edinburgh include Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Yacht Britannia (the second Best UK Attraction in 2004), the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the North Bridge, the Scott Monument,St Giles' Cathedral, Mary King's Close, Gladstone's Land, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Old Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh Zoo , The Scottish Parliament, Royal Botanic Garden, Rosslyn Chapel, Museum of Scotland and Royal Museum, The National Gallery of Scotland, The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, and The Fruitmarket Gallery.