Edinburgh, Scotland’s Capital City
Edinburgh offers so much for the tourist, with a mixture of old and new. This enchanting and beautiful city has such a wide array of things to see and do. As the city is one of the top tourist draws in Europe, many people from all over the world come to visit Scotland’s capital every year. Located on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth in the Lothian’s, Edinburgh has a truly massive murky past, stretching back several thousand years and with many historical interests to boot. The charm and architecture of Edinburgh is apparent whenever one visits. From the ancient character of the old town’s narrow cobbled streets to the grid shaped new town. Edinburgh has made such a significant architectural impression on the world that several thousand buildings are now historically registered
The focal point of the old town of Edinburgh is the Royal Mile containing such famous and historical buildings as St Giles Cathedral, the Scottish Law Courts, the Royal Museum pf Scotland among others. Looking down over the “old town” is the world famous Edinburgh Castle looking down over all of the city center, and on all that is both ancient and modern in Edinburgh. Situated in the “old town” is another important historical landmark, Arthur’s Seat in the Palace of Holyrood, an ancient seat of Scottish kings.
You should never forget that Edinburgh is a city of contrast. It is a city that has been long known for its culture and joy of life. Every year, in the month of August, Edinburgh springs into a top gear of entertainment and festivities when she hosts the annual Edinburgh Festival. During that time visitors descend on the “old city” from all over the World, and estimates are that it permanent population of around 400,000 people doubles during these four weeks. Many of them take advantage of car hire in Edinburgh to travel in and around the city during their stay.
There is so much going on in Edinburgh that it difficult to keep pace with during the Festival month. The most famous of the events during the festival, is the Military Tattoo. Anyone who has ever visited this spectacular event, held in the very grounds of Edinburgh castle, will have experienced the shivers of excitement as the massed bagpipe bands march in close formation to the shrill of their bagpipes.
Whilst the International Festival is running, there is also the Fringe, where many performing artists from around the world display their fantastic abilities. The International Film Festival is also performed alongside the Fringe, which is renowned as one of the biggest for performing arts. Hiring a car can be an economical means of getting around Edinburgh and its environs. Many firms offer great deals on inclusive insurance, excess, miles, CDW and personal protection insurance. In order to hire a car in the UK, it is absolutely necessary to have a full driving licence (plastic card and the paper copy) as well as a credit card showing the driver’s name alongside a passport. Driving in Edinburgh city centre is best to be avoided due to traffic constraints and lack of parking space an issue
Tags: Edinburgh, edinburgh castle, edinburgh festival, Holidays in ScotlandWhatever your choice, Edinburgh has it all and looks forward to welcoming you For information on inclusive car hire or car rentals in Scotland’s capital visit EveryCarHire at Car Hire Edinburgh Airport
