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City of Edinburgh
Type:World Heritage Site
Castle Hill, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH1 2NG
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Edinburgh has been the Scottish capital since the 15th century. It has two distinct areas: the Old Town, dominated by a medieval fortress; and the neoclassical New Town, whose development from the 18th century onwards had a far-reaching influence on European urban planning. The harmonious juxtaposition of these two contrasting historic areas, each with many important buildings, is what gives the city its unique character.
The Forth Bridge, which spans the estuary (Firth) of the River Forth in eastern Scotland…
Gosford House, the large and magnificent mansion of the Earls of Wemyss, is set in 5,000…
From Old Kilpatrick in the west to near Bo’ness in the east, the Antonine Wall was around…
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