Outline of Edinburgh
Flag of Edinburgh
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Edinburgh:
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. Edinburgh had a population of 506,520 in 2020, making it the second-most-populous city in Scotland (behind Glasgow) and the seventh-most-populous in the United Kingdom. The wider metropolitan area had a population of 912,490 in the same year.
General reference
[edit]- Pronunciation: English: /ˈɛdɪnbərə/ ⓘ ED-in-bər-ə,[1] Scots: [ˈɛdɪnbʌrə]; Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Èideann [t̪un ˈeːtʲən̪ˠ]
- Common English name(s): Edinburgh
- Official English name(s): Edinburgh
- Adjectival(s): Edinburgensian
- Demonym(s): Edinburger
Geography of Edinburgh
[edit]Edinburgh
Dùn Èideann | |
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  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
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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
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- Tourist attractions in Edinburgh
- Archaeological sites in Edinburgh
- Museums in Edinburgh
- Shopping areas and markets
- World Heritage Sites in Edinburgh
Bridges in Edinburgh
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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]Museums and art galleries in Edinburgh
[edit]Palaces and villas in Edinburgh
[edit]Parks and gardens in Edinburgh
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Public squares in Edinburgh
[edit]Religious buildings in Edinburgh
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Secular buildings in Edinburgh
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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
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Theatres in Edinburgh
[edit]Demographics of Edinburgh
[edit]Government and politics of Edinburgh
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Politics
[edit]- City of Edinburgh Council
- Lord Provost of Edinburgh
- International relations of Edinburgh
UK Constituencies
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[edit]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
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- 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
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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
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- 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
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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
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- Catholicism in Edinburgh
- Protestantism in Edinburgh
- Islam in Edinburgh
Sports in Edinburgh
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- Baseball in Edinburgh
- Cricket in Edinburgh
- Football in Edinburgh
- Ice hockey in Edinburgh
- Sports competitions in Edinburgh
- Sports venues in Edinburgh
- Ainslie Park
- Easter Road
- Goldenacre Sports Ground
- Ingliston Racing Circuit
- Inverleith Sports Ground
- Meadowbank Stadium
- Meggetland Sports Complex
- Murrayfield Ice Rink
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Myreside Cricket Ground
- Myreside Stadium
- The Grange Club
- The Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh
- Royal Commonwealth Pool
- Tynecastle Park
Economy and infrastructure of Edinburgh
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- 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
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- Air transport in Edinburgh
- Airports in Edinburgh
- Maritime transport in Edinburgh
- Road transport in Edinburgh
Rail transport in Edinburgh
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Education in Edinburgh
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- Schools in Edinburgh
- Universities and colleges in Edinburgh
- Research institutes in Edinburgh
- Transport Research Institute
Healthcare in Edinburgh
[edit]- Hospitals in Edinburgh
- Research centres in Edinburgh
See also
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References
[edit]- ↑ "Definition of Edinburgh in Oxford dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the word". Oxford Dictionaries. Oxford University Press. 2013. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
External links
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Edinburgh at Wikipedia's sister projects
Definitions from Wiktionary
Media from Commons
Quotations from Wikiquote
Texts from Wikisource
Textbooks from Wikibooks
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