THE CAPITAL

OF SCOTLAND -
EDINBURGH

KADY SALSABIL 21AT

Plan:
1. Location.
2. Coat of arms of Edinburgh.
3. The area of Edinburgh.
4. Edinburg monument.
5. About city.
6. Festival.
7. Important facts.
Edinburgh is the capital and the second largest city in Scotland.

It is located south of Scotland, on the coast, on the banks of the

River Forth fiord.
The city has long been a centre of education, particularly in the
fields of medicine, Scottish law, literature, philosophy, the
sciences, and engineering. It is the second-largest financial
centre in the United Kingdom, and the city's historical and
cultural attractions have made it the UK's second-most visited
tourist destination
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fed, and officially on bl Approved in 1732
year.
The area of Edinburgh is
divided into two parts: the
Old and New Town. Creation
of the first dates back to the
era of the Scottish
Reformation, and the
second - the
seventeenth century.
Another attraction of Edinburgh and
Scotland - dog breeds Skye terrier
became Known as Bobby Hreyfrayers.
Bobby belonged to John Grey, who worked
in the Edinburgh City Police lineman night.
They lived inseparable for approximately
two years until John Gray died of
tuberculosis and was buried in the
cemetery Hreyfrayer. Bobby, who survived
his master for fourteen years, spent the
rest of his life in the grave, only
occasionally expelling a restaurant near the
cemetery, where he prepared a holder or to
wait out
the cold in nearby homes.
At the cemetery, next to the grave
of his master's Bobby died. He was
buried near the grave of
John Gray.
Edinburgh is one of the most vibrant,
beautiful and interesting cities in the world,
which is regularly voted a must-visit
destination. The city is home to many
fantastic arts and culture attractions, while
it hosts world-famous art events
throughout the year.
Reigning as the second most populous city
in Scotland, Edinburgh still represents the
heart of Scottish culture, tradition and
spirit.
The city has long been a centre of education,
particularly in the fields of medicine, Scottish
law, literature, philosophy, the sciences, and
engineering. It is the second-largest financial
centre in the United Kingdom, and the city's
historical and cultural attractions have made it
the UK's second-most visited tourist destination
 Throughout the Lothians you can find out more
about the local culture in museums, or why not
visit the art and craft shops, in both the towns
and villages and in the city of Edinburgh, to
pick up a gift or treat for yourself?

With over 4,500 listed buildings, Edinburgh is

world-renowned for its rich architectural
heritage. The two main areas of particular
interest in this historic city are the Old Town,
which includes the medieval fortress of
Edinburgh Castle, and the neoclassical New
Town which dates back to the 18th century.
The juxtaposition of medieval architecture
with neoclassical terraces gives Edinburgh its
own unique character.
Edinburgh rich historical center is further
marked by landmarks ranging from the city's
world famous castle to the mixture of both old
and new towns attracting over one million
visitors annually. The old and new towns of
Edinburgh are UNESCO world heritage sites
that connect two very different time frames in
the country's history.
The bustling city of Edinburgh is
peppered with green spaces that offer
not only a pleasant escape but also a
home to many different species of
wildlife, including several not usually
associated with an urban setting, such as
otters and grey herons.
Although Edinburgh absorbed surrounding
villages and the Firth of Forth ports
between 1856 and 1920, its aesthetic and
political heart still lies in its small historic
core, comprising the Old Town and the New
Town.

As one of the most popular social celebrations

in the city, the Edinburgh festival consists of
events such as the festival fringe, the book
festival and the military tattoo. If you happen
to enjoy theater or live performance, taking
the time to experience some more classic
musical performance or visual productions is a
fundamental way to explore art in modern day
Scottish society.
Summerhall, one of Edinburgh's most
interesting multi-art venues, exhibits
everything from science lectures to the
latest creative food recipes from local
restaurants in the city. To further explore
the trendier, more underground areas of
Edinburgh, making a special trip to the
famous Grassmarket allows for any tourist
or local to find the perfect vintage objects.
-Edinburgh's main language is English, since 1707 he joined
England. Although in some places spoken Scottish.

-Edinburgh's official currency is the pound sterling (GBP). Its

name in English is "pound" and uses the symbol "£".

-Edinburgh's population is about half a million inhabitants.

-Edinburgh has a temperate oceanic climate, with cool, wet

winters and cool summers. The average annual
temperature is 9° C and usually rains throughout the year.
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