Edinburgh: Scotland's Capital

One of the most beautiful cities in Scotland, Edinburgh is also one of the most popular places to visit in the United Kingdom, making it a great place to visit. Most people think of Edinburgh as a city with a lot of well-preserved old buildings, but it's also known for having the beautiful Edinburgh Castle.

In the 13th century, this royal fortress was built on a rocky outcropping high above the old city. Highlights include the famous "One O'Clock Salute," which takes place every day at the Half Moon Battery, as well as the Scottish Crown Jewels in the Royal Palace. In addition, the Scottish National War Memorial and the Stone of Destiny (the Stone of Scone) are worth seeing. The Stone of Scone was only returned to Scotland after it was kept in London for 700 years.

In addition to the castle, the city's most important historic sites are easy to get to from there. Most notably, the Old Town's Royal Mile, which has great architecture, boutique shops, cafes and restaurants, and art galleries. A beautiful old palace called Holyroodhouse can also be found in this part of the city. Besides Princes Street, which is a great place to shop and dine, there are also the Royal Botanical Garden and the National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh.

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• Location: Edinburgh, UK