Majestic Edinburgh
Built on seven hills, Edinburgh is truly
majestic. Its skyline has been painted and photographed many times. Classical buildings contrast with
medieval houses and create a
setting that is deserving of a world
heritage site. It is steeped in history, offers cultural activities galore and is an all round visual delight.
Festivals
Mention the word '
festival' and Edinburgh springs to mind. Edinburgh's
festivals are world
renowned, the highlight of the cultural year being the Edinburgh International Festival. A three week event, this is the largest arts
festival in the world. The innovative Festival Fringe and International Film Festival run concurrently with the main
festival. Other popular
festivals are the Military Tattoo, International TV
festival, International Jazz Festival, Book Festival, Folk Festival and Science Festival. Festivals to please all interests!
World leader
Edinburgh is a leading research centre in medicine, biotechnology and artificial intelligence. It is also a major player in the financial world. The city's universities are
renowned for
offering high quality education. Alumni from Edinburgh University form an
impressive list: Gordon Brown, British Chancellor of the Exchequer; Robin Cook, former Foreign Secretary; Alexander Graham Bell,
inventor of the telephone; Robin Milner, computer
scientist; Stella Rimington, former head of MI5 and J.M. Barrie, children's author.
Sporting Edinburgh
Edinburgh boasts 17 sports centres, the world's largest indoor climbing arena and Scotland's national rugby stadium, Murrayfield. The
surroundingcountryside is easily
accessible for walking, running and cycling.
Films
The city has become a popular venue for making films. Trainspotting (1996), Shallow Grave (1994), Women Talking Dirty (1999), The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) and Great Expectations (1998) were all shot or set in Edinburgh.
Lots to offer
Edinburgh is a city with everything on its
doorstep. Anusha Le Vasan is a student from Malaysia. She likes the fact that anything is possible in Edinburgh. 'I like the fact that you can do all kinds of things. Everything from music and culture to the gym and the
countryside and hills are easily
accessible. I have just started learning a form of Brazilian
martial arts called Capoeira. My friends who live in other parts of the UK are really impressed that I can find this sort of thing.'
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