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Edinburgh is a fascinating and very beautiful city and it is the capital of Scotland. The city has often been known as the Athens of the North with its fine architecture and many stunning buildings both old and modern, which are best explored with Car Hire Edinburgh Airport.

The city is very vibrant in many ways with the world famous military tattoo and the fringe festival that take place during the year. A mix of many nationalities give it a very exciting feel and this is often seen in the varying restaurants that are dotted all over the town.

The city has been voted as the most desirable place to live in the UK in 2009. Order your Car Hire Edinburgh Airport vehicle today.

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Attractions of Edinburgh

Attractions in Edinburgh are to be found in the old town and the new town, which have stunning buildings within their limits. Hogmany is famous the world over as the New Year party that sets the capital alight with crowds stretching as far as the eye can see and there are also magnificent firework displays.

Sights of Edinburgh

Many beautiful sights fill the Edinburgh skyline including Edinburgh Castle. Along the Royal Mile alone which stretches from the castle to Holyrood Castle are many beautiful buildings. The St Giles Cathedral is located on the mile and in the alleyways around it you will find many buildings of historical importance. These attractions are found in the Old Town but there are still many more in the New Town. Discover these sights with Car Hire Edinburgh Airport.

Sport in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is home to two professional football teams, Hearts and Hibernian who are fierce rivals. The Scottish Six Nations sides play at Murrayfield and it is well worth a visit to a game. The city is also the last venue on the Rugby World Sevens tour. Other sports are also well represented in the city as it was once the host of the Commonwealth Games.

Nightlife in Edinburgh

Thriving is the best word to describe the nightlife in Edinburgh. There are many locations all over the Old Town such as the Grassmarket and the Royal Mile down to Rose Street which runs next to Princes Street in the New Town. The Lothian Road and the Cowgate are where you will find a host of modern clubs. In the New Town is George Street and it has a large selection of fine bars.

Shopping in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a shopper's paradise with shops located along man streets around the city center. The whole length of Princes Street and George Street are lined with various shops that will meet any shopper's demands. The Royal Mile is home to the local handicrafts and whiskey shops. The St James Mall is a shopping centre at the top of Prices Street as you enter Leith.

Getting to Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport is located 10 miles from the city and it is linked to Edinburgh by very good public transport. Edinburgh Airport has daily flights to North America as well as throughout Europe. The Airlink Express runs to and from the airport and Waverley Bridge every 10 minutes. The airport can also be reached by the local Lothian Buses or your Car Hire Edinburgh Airport vehicle.

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