Outline of Edinburgh
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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Edinburgh:
General reference[edit]
- Pronunciation: English: /ˈɛdɪnbərə/ (
listen);[1] Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Èideann [ˈt̪uːn ˈeːtʲən̪ˠ]; Scots: Edinburgh - Common English name(s): Edinburgh
- Official English name(s): Edinburgh
- Adjectival(s): Edinburgensian
- Demonym(s): Edinburger
Geography of Edinburgh[edit]
Edinburgh
Dùn Èideann | |
|---|---|
  Edinburgh Location within Scotland | |
| Coordinates: 55°57′11″N 3°11′20″W / 55.95306°N 3.18889°W |
- Edinburgh is:
- Population of Edinburgh: 507,170
- Area of Edinburgh: 264 km2 (102 sq mi)
Location of Edinburgh[edit]
- Edinburgh is situated within the following regions:
- Time zone(s):
- Greenwich Mean Time (UTC±0)
- In Summer: British Summer Time (UTC+01)
- Greenwich Mean Time (UTC±0)
Environment of Edinburgh[edit]
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The Castle Rock
Natural geographic features of Edinburgh[edit]
- Canals in Edinburgh
- Firths in Edinburgh
- Hills in Edinburgh
- Islands in Edinburgh
- Lakes in Edinburgh
- Rivers in Edinburgh
Areas of Edinburgh[edit]
Locations in Edinburgh[edit]
- Tourist attractions in Ediburgh
- Archaeological sites in Edinburgh
- Museums in Edinburgh
- Shopping areas and markets
- World Heritage Sites in Edinburgh
Bridges in Edinburgh[edit]
Queensferry Crossing road bridge
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Holyrood Palace, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland
- Dean Bridge
- Forth Road Bridge
- Leamington Lift Bridge
- North Bridge
- Queensferry Crossing
- Regent Bridge
- South Bridge
- Victoria Swing Bridge
- Waverley Bridge
Castles in Edinburgh[edit]
Cultural and exhibition centres in Edinburgh[edit]
Fortifications in Edinburgh[edit]
Fountains in Edinburgh[edit]
Monuments and memorials in Edinburgh[edit]
- Dugald Stewart Monument
- National Monument of Scotland
- Nelson Monument
- Political Martyrs' Monument
- Scott Monument
- Scottish American Memorial
- Scottish National War Memorial
- Scheduled monuments in Edinburgh
Museums and art galleries in Edinburgh[edit]
- Fruitmarket Gallery
- Modern Two (Dean Gallery)
- Museum of Edinburgh
- Museum on the Mound
- National Museum of Scotland
- National War Museum
- Queen's Gallery
- Scottish National Gallery
- Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery
- Writers' Museum
Palaces and villas in Edinburgh[edit]
Parks and gardens in Edinburgh[edit]
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The Princes Street Gardens, the best known park in Edinburgh
Charlotte Square, a garden square in the New Town
- Bruntsfield Links
- Dean Gardens
- Granton Garden
- Holyrood Park
- Jupiter Artland
- King George V Park
- Lochend Park
- London Road Gardens
- Princes Street Gardens
- Regent, Royal and Carlton Terrace Gardens
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
- The Meadows
- Victoria Park
Public squares in Edinburgh[edit]
Religious buildings in Edinburgh[edit]
The ruins of Holyrood Abbey
- Duddingston Kirk
- Holyrood Abbey
- Old Saint Paul's
- St Giles' Cathedral
- St John's church
- St Mary's Cathedral (Episcopal)
- St Mary's Cathedral (Roman Catholic)
- St Stephen's Church
- Tron Kirk
Secular buildings in Edinburgh[edit]
City Observatory, the Gothic Tower
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The Governor's House
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- Archers' Hall
- Bute House
- Canongate Tolbooth
- Central Library
- City Observatory
- Craig House
- The Dome
- The Drum
- Dundas House
- Edinburgh City Chambers
- The Georgian House
- Gladstone's Land
- Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre
- Governor's House
- The Hub
- Inverleith House
- Longmore House
- Martello Court
- National Library of Scotland
- New Register House
- Old Royal High School
- Our Dynamic Earth
- Panmure House
- Parliament House
- The Pleasance
- Queensberry House
- Royal Scottish Academy Building
- Scottish Parliament Building
- Scottish Storytelling Centre
- St Andrew's House
- Summerhall
- Surgeons' Hall
- Victoria Quay
Streets in Edinburgh[edit]
View looking west along George Street
The High Street, part of the Royal Mile
- Carlton Terrace
- Cockburn Street
- Ferry Road
- George Street
- Leith Walk
- The Pleasance
- Princes Street
- Queen Street
- Regent Terrace
- Royal Mile
- Royal Terrace
- West Port
Theatres in Edinburgh[edit]
- Church Hill Theatre
- Edinburgh Festival Theatre
- King's Theatre
- Leith Theatre
- Royal Lyceum Theatre
- Traverse Theatre
Demographics of Edinburgh[edit]
Government and politics of Edinburgh[edit]
- International relations of Edinburgh
Law and order in Edinburgh[edit]
- Law enforcement in Edinburgh
Military in Edinburgh[edit]
History of Edinburgh[edit]
History of Edinburgh, by period or event[edit]
A map of Edinburgh in the 16th century, published in Braun and Hogenberg's Civitates orbis terrarum
- Prehistory and origin of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh during the Middle Ages (7th to 15th century)
- Edinburgh comes under Scottish rule during the reign of king Indulf (ca. 960)
- King David I establishes the town of Edinburgh as one of Scotland's earliest royal burghs. (ca. 1130)
- Edinburgh during the 17th century
- Edinburgh during the 18th century
- Edinburgh during the 19th century
- Edinburgh during the 20th century
History of Edinburgh, by subject[edit]
Culture of Edinburgh[edit]
Scottish baronial-style turrets on Victorian tenements in St. Mary's Street
Sir Walter Scott
Arts in Edinburgh[edit]
Architecture of Edinburgh[edit]
- Buildings in Edinburgh
Cinema of Edinburgh[edit]
Literature of Edinburgh[edit]
- Writers from Edinburgh
Music of Edinburgh[edit]
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The auditorium of the Usher Hall
- Music festivals and competitions in Edinburgh
- Music schools in Edinburgh
- Music venues in Edinburgh
- Musical ensembles in Edinburgh
- Musicians from Edinburgh
- Songs about Edinburgh
Theatre of Edinburgh[edit]
Theatre in Edinburgh
Visual arts of Edinburgh[edit]
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David Hume, Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist born in Edinburgh in 1711
Edinburgh in art / Paintings of Edinburgh
- The Edinburgh School
- Public art in Edinburgh
- Lion of Scotland
- The Manuscript of Monte Cassino
Cuisine of Edinburgh
Events in Edinburgh
Festivals in Edinburgh
Languages of Edinburgh
- Newspapers in Edinburgh
- Radio and television in Edinburgh
People from Edinburgh
Religion in Edinburgh[edit]
- Catholicism in Edinburgh
- Protestantism in Edinburgh
- Islam in Edinburgh
Sports in Edinburgh[edit]
Easter Road football stadium
- Baseball in Edinburgh
- Cricket in Edinburgh
- Football in Edinburgh
- Ice hockey in Edinburgh
- Sports competitions in Edinburgh
- Sports venues in Edinburgh
Economy and infrastructure of Edinburgh[edit]
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The Balmoral Hotel, a luxury five-star hotel and a landmark of Edinburgh
Jenners Department Store, the oldest department store in Scotland
- Business parks in Edinburgh
- Financial services in Edinburgh
- Hotels and resorts in Edinburgh
- Restaurants and cafés in Edinburgh
- Shopping malls and markets in Edinburgh
- Shopping malls in Edinburgh
- Tourism in Edinburgh
- Tourist attractions in Edinburgh
Transportation in Edinburgh[edit]
Edinburgh City Bypass near Wester Hailes
- Air transport in Edinburgh
- Airports in Edinburgh
- Maritime transport in Edinburgh
- Road transport in Edinburgh
Rail transport in Edinburgh[edit]
Two Edinburgh Trams seen at the West End - Princes Street stop
- Edinburgh Airport Rail Link (proposed line)
- Railway stations in Edinburgh
- Trams in Edinburgh
Education in Edinburgh[edit]
- Schools in Edinburgh
- Universities and colleges in Edinburgh
- Research institutes in Edinburgh
Healthcare in Edinburgh[edit]
- Hospitals in Edinburgh
- Research centres in Edinburgh
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Definition of Edinburgh in Oxford dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the word". Oxford Dictionaries. Oxford University Press. 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
External links[edit]
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