2. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City is located in the south-east of Scotland, Edinburgh lies on the east coast near the North Sea. Edinburgh attracts over 1 million visitors every year, what makes it the most visited tourist destination in the United Kingdom, after London.

3. Edinburgh is developed as Scotland’s legal and political centre. It is a home for the Scottish Parliament, the Scottish legal courts and numerous international consulates (консульство). Today Edinburgh is a world influencer in business, arts, science, financial services.

5. In 1707 the Act of Union joined Scotland and England together politically and moved power from Edinburgh's old parliament to London's Westminster. King George IV visited Edinburgh in 1822 and by then it was Europe’s most influential financial city outside of London with neoclassical architecture giving it a name as the Athens of the North. Today, Edinburgh combines both modernity and tradition. Modern architecture such as the Scottish Parliament sits alongside wonderful baroque buildings including the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

6. Edinburgh is divided into areas sometimes known as "links", a main local street (i.e. street of local shops), a high street (the historic main street) and residential buildings. There are also historical and cultural areas like Old and New Towns, Royal Mile and Leith.

7. Old and New Towns are very attractive for tourists. One can see Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse in Old Town and Scottish National Portray Gallery in New Town which also provides varied nightlife with restaurants, bars and boutiques. Edinburgh Castle

8. The view of the Old Town

9. National Portray Gallery

10. Edinburgh lies in the eastern part of the Central Lowlands of Scotland. The city spreads over a landscape which is the product of early volcanic activity. Water of Leith river finds its source in the Pentland Hills and runs for 29 kilometres through Dean Village. Water of Leith near the city

11. There are many attractions for tourists and it is one of the most beautiful places in the world. National Galleries of Scotland

12. Edinburgh Castle

13. Royal Botanic Gardens

14. There are many wonderful open spaces, gardens and parks.

15. Holyrood Park

16. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of Scotland’s most iconic events held every August. The best military bands, pipers and drummers, dancers and teams from across the world give their performance. It takes part in front of the Edinburgh Castle.

19. To sum up  Edinburgh is a very beautiful, economically developed and attractive for foreigners city.  It is the capital of Scotland.  It has such nicknames as "Auld Reekie", "Athens of the North“ and some other.  There are historical and cultural areas: Old and New Town, Royal mile and Leith.  You can visit there galleries, museums, castles and also there are many open spaces, gardens and parks.  The world famous Military Tattoo Festival is held in Edinburgh.