Edinburgh – the capital city of Scotland, the regional centre of culture and entertainment in the East of Scotland and the dominant city there.
Edinburgh combines the traditions of the Royal Edinburgh Tattoo with the progressive Edinburgh Festival. The city is the dominant metropolis of the East of Scotland and is the seat of the Scottish Parliament. Located on the Firth of Forth, Edinburgh is renowned for its superb Medieval and Georgian architecture. The area of Edinburgh known as Leith forms the port and waterfront area. Edinburgh castle and Arthurs Seat are two of the more famous attractions in Edinburgh but the Edinburgh Comedy Festival and the New Year celebrations in Edinburgh bring in huge numbers of visitors.