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Edinburgh
United Kingdom · Scotland
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. It is located in southeast Scotland and is bounded to the north by the Firth of Forth and to the south by the Pentland Hills.
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Things to do in Edinburgh
- Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands · 12 h 30 min · from $73.12 · 4.9/5 (7,217 reviews)
- Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour Tickets Included · 1 h 30 min · from $52.81 · 4.9/5 (2,371 reviews)
- Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town · 1 h · from $32.50 · 4.7/5 (9,638 reviews)
- Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets Included · 1 h 30 min · from $52.81 · 4.9/5 (5,930 reviews)
- Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh · 13 h · from $74.48 · 4.6/5 (2,993 reviews)
- Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket · 1 h 30 min · from $55.52 · 4.8/5 (7,032 reviews)
Weather by month in Edinburgh
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11.4°C | -4.9°C | 74 mm |
| Feb | 12.6°C | -4.8°C | 60 mm |
| Mar | 17.3°C | -5.1°C | 60 mm |
| Apr | 19°C | -4.1°C | 53 mm |
| May | 23°C | -0.5°C | 60 mm |
| Jun | 25°C | 3.1°C | 82 mm |
| Jul | 25.4°C | 6.1°C | 91 mm |
| Aug | 25.5°C | 6°C | 100 mm |
| Sep | 22.2°C | 2.5°C | 64 mm |
| Oct | 18.4°C | -0.2°C | 93 mm |
| Nov | 14.5°C | -2.2°C | 79 mm |
| Dec | 12.8°C | -5.7°C | 73 mm |
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain per month (mm). Source: NASA POWER.
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+0 · 6 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Scotland
- Main language
- English
- On the map
- 55.95° N, 3.19° W
Near Edinburgh
- South Queensferry · 14 km away
- St. Andrews · 49 km away
- Stirling · 50 km away
- Dundee · 58 km away
- Douglas · 60 km away
- Glasgow · 67 km away
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Where to stay
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
10/10 · 7369 reviews
The Knight Residence by Mansley
9.6/10 · 2811 reviews
Wilde Aparthotels Edinburgh Grassmarket
9.4/10 · 6616 reviews
Market Street hotel
9.4/10 · 3928 reviews
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh
9.4/10 · 1362 reviews
The Balmoral Hotel
9.3/10 · 1867 reviews
The Bonham
9.2/10 · 3448 reviews
Eden Locke
9.2/10 · 2231 reviews
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
9/10 · 7489 reviews
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa
9/10 · 4644 reviews