Edinburgh, Scotland

As the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh's dramatic architecture, elegant squares, and grand buildings, make this city rich in culture and history. Visit the medieval and reformation-era buildings of the Old Town, or view the world's finest examples of Georgian structures in the New Town. There are several museums to take advantage of, including the five National Galleries that hold seasonal exhibitions, ancient portraits and paintings, and various works of photography. Enjoy a panoramic view of the city on Arthur's Seat, a legendary volcanic formation atop the hills of Holyrood Park. Edinburgh Castle stands as a dominant figure of the city's skyline, and is the Scotland's second most popular landmark. Edinburgh is also home to many well-known festivals including the Military Tattoo, which displays the talents of different military bands, and the Edinburgh International Festival, which highlights different theatre productions and artists from around the world. The city is accessible through the ports of Leith, Rosyth, and South Queensferry.

Language: English
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)

Edinburgh, Scotland Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 43 44 47 51 57 62 66 65 60 54 48 44
Low 33 34 36 38 43 48 51 51 47 42 37 35
Average 38 39 42 45 50 55 59 58 54 49 42 40
Temperature (Celsius)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 6 7 8 11 14 17 19 18 16 12 9 7
Low 1 1 2 3 6 9 11 11 8 6 3 2
Average 3 4 6 7 10 13 15 14 12 9 6 4
Precipitation
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Inches 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 3 2
Centimeters 5 5 5 5 5 5 8 8 8 5 8 5
Humidity
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Percent 86 86 86 87 87 86 88 90 89 88 87 87


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