Edinburgh Student Life
Students make up a massive one fifth of
Edinburgh’s population. No wonder that there’s so much here for
young people to do, see, experience and enjoy. Whatever your
interests and tastes, you’ll thrive on the vibrant atmosphere and
culture.
It’s beautiful – the city’s Old and New Towns
are a recognised UNESCO world heritage site. And it’s busy – not
least because it’s home to an extraordinary number of festivals.
August explodes with Edinburgh's festivals, including the
world-famous Edinburgh Fringe, Book and Film festivals. Day or
night, it’s officially buzzing, voted the best place in the UK for
a perfect night out (Amstel/ Virgin Radio poll).
The weather is fair and temperate – the same
annual rainfall as Rome and New York. And it’s surrounded by
beautiful countryside. Go mountain-biking in Glentress, surfing and
diving on the coastline, walking in the Pentland Hills and
Trossachs – or even just strolling up the city’s two extinct
volcanoes. Edinburgh City Region has it all.
