Inspiring Edinburgh
Scotland is rich in opportunity and bursting
with innovation. Edinburgh, the inspiring capital, is a unique
place to live, work, invest, visit and study.
A living past, exceptional urban amenities and
a cultured, contemporary world view, shape Edinburgh city
region. Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasting
stunning architecture and one of the most beautiful cityscapes in
the world. It is famous for its ancient Castle, the Old Town
steeped in centuries of history and the elegance of the New Town’s
Georgian architecture.
Edinburgh's attributes
Edinburgh boasts a unique mix of rich
heritage, contemporary culture and year round festivals bringing a
vibrant energy to the entire city. Edinburgh has a stunning
physical beauty and is an award winning destination, second only to
London in the UK for tourism, with a wealth of visitor attractions,
quality accommodation and conference facilities.
Edinburgh is a hub for tourism, talent and
trade and a world influencer in science, technology, education, the
arts and business.
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Edinburgh's awards & accolades
Edinburgh is an award winning city and a growing list of
prestigious awards is testament to this. Edinburgh has
received more than 12 UK Best City awards in the past seven years.
The Work Foundation announced it to be the UK’s
only 'Ideopolis’ outside of London. This recognised that
Edinburgh is “a city of ideas, where knowledge, creativity,
enterprise, connectivity and the quality of life combine to create
a dynamic local economy”.
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