Welcome to Edinburgh
THE WORLD’S FESTIVAL CITY Edinburgh is where people come together from across the globe to share their passion for arts, culture and ideas. This welcoming, inspiring and open-minded atmosphere is heightened by the approachable beauty of this breathtaking Capital. With 12 Festivals throughout the year, there’s an endless array of events, performances and spectacles to enjoy. Surrounded by seven hills, Scotland’s capital is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Winding cobbled streets, breathtaking architecture and historic landmarks sit alongside a thriving bar, restaurant and cultural scene. The UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of the city combines the medieval Old Town, the Georgian New Town and award winning modern architecture. Explore Edinburgh at your leisure – you’ll see mysterious winding streets, elegant terraces, as well as an abundance of shops, bars, restaurants and views that make for perfect picture postcards. Nature is everywhere. The dramatic outcrop of Arthur’s Seat and green spaces of the Meadows, Royal Botanic Gardens and Princes St Gardens create a unique cityscape. Moments away, beaches, waterways, and the Pentland Hills give a taster of Scotland in miniature. Edinburgh’s idyllic setting creates a city that perfectly balances the thriving buzz of an energetic centre with the natural beauty of the countryside. A perfect home for the festivals, Edinburgh is an explorer’s paradise. Every street, wynd and alleyway throws up new surprises from stunning vistas to hideaway shops, bars and cafes. Festival venues spill out onto the street as makeshift theatres, galleries and cinemas spring up alongside established cultural centres. All of this activity takes place in a city so compact that visitors can’t help but embrace the infectious festival spirit.
For more information please contact: Liz Young & Susan Russell + 44 131 529 3169 traveltrade@festivalsedinburgh.com
www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk/traveltrade