Filled with smoky, gothic buildings, narrow alleyways, winding cobbled streets, and hidden churchyards, Scotland’s capital is a city begging to be explored. The Athens of the North, Edinburgh has birthed and inspired some of the world’s greatest thinkers and writers over the centuries. From the Old Town’s picturesque jumble of medieval tenements, to the Georgian New Town’s neat grid of neoclassical elegance, and the wild beauty of Arthur’s Seat, the city is a seamless blend of ancient structures and modern architecture that gives it its romantic character. Despite its rich cultural and literary heritage, Auld Reekie remains a down-to-earth and unpretentious city. Discover the city’s cosy, crowded pubs where beer-fuelled poets and foul-mouthed comedians hold court, and where you’ll find locals more than willing to wax lyrical about their beautiful city. A city that allows you to define your own experience, Edinburgh is a city that will cement a place in your heart and that leaves you longing to return.