The Royal Mile during the Edinburgh Fringe festival, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh

With an abundance of history, top quality attractions and beautiful architecture, Edinburgh is a city that you won't forget in a hurry. There's lots to fill your time, from unforgettable historic sites and world-class festivals to fantastic shopping and mouth-watering dining. Explore the Medieval Old Town and the elegant Georgian New Town, which sit side by side, and visit unique attractions throughout the city on a holiday in Edinburgh. Come visit Edinburgh, one of Time Out's best top cities in the world.

Travel to and around Edinburgh

Edinburgh is linked to by an extensive network of roads, rail services and flights which makes travel to the city possible from every corner of the world, while the city's compact size makes exploring easy.

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