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Edinburgh – A2 Presentation
A beautiful city in Scotland

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Location
• • Edinburgh is in Scotland, United Kingdom.
• • It is on the east coast of Scotland.
• • The city is close to the North Sea.
• • Edinburgh has many hills and old streets.

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History
• • Edinburgh is more than 1,000 years old.
• • The city started around Edinburgh Castle.
• • It became a center of science and education.
• • Many important writers and thinkers lived
here.

4.

Famous Places
• • Edinburgh Castle – a historic fortress on a
hill.
• • The Royal Mile – the most famous street in
the Old Town.
• • Holyrood Palace – the King’s home in
Scotland.
• • Arthur’s Seat – an old volcano with amazing
views.

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Culture and Traditions
• • Edinburgh is famous for its festivals.
• • The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world’s
biggest art festival.
• • Traditional Scottish music includes bagpipes.
• • Popular foods: haggis, shortbread, Scotch
whisky.
• • Famous writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was
born here.

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What Tourists Can Do
• • Walk in the Old Town and New Town.
• • Visit museums, galleries, and parks.
• • Take a ghost tour and hear scary stories.
• • Climb Arthur’s Seat for the best view of the
city.
• • Try local cafés and Scottish dishes.

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Fun Facts
• • Edinburgh is built on seven hills.
• • The city has more historic buildings than
many other cities.
• • The world’s first fire service started here.
• • J.K. Rowling wrote parts of Harry Potter in
Edinburgh cafés.

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Practical Tips
• • Best time to visit: May to September.
• • Transport: airport, trams, buses, and trains.
• • The city is very walkable.
• • Must-try food: haggis, fish and chips,
shortbread.

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Why Visit Edinburgh?
• • You can’t miss the amazing Edinburgh
Castle!
• • This city is perfect for people who love
history and culture.
• • Edinburgh has something for everyone:
nature, museums, festivals, and food.