Edinburgh Holiday & Travel Guide: Edinburgh is a city of exciting contrasts, with its magnificent medieval buildings sitting among the great Georgian architecture of the'New Town', it creates a clever juxtaposition of the old and the new without losing its definitive Scottish character.

The city is watched over by the grand Edinburgh Castle sitting proudly on its volcanic crag - the emblem of the city and a great tourist attraction year on year.

All sorts of personalities and interests can be enteratained here. Edinburgh has great museums, churches and galleries which document its colourful past but as well, when the lights go out in the same city you can immerse yourself into the throbbing nightlife.

Hogmanay or the Scottish New Year, is most definitely a great time to visit Edinburgh - rumoured to be one of the best places in the world to see in the new year!

Weather: A typically Scottish climate awaits you here - cold winters and pleasant (sometimes rainy) summers.

Transport & Travel: You will fly into Ediburgh International Airport. Once you have arrived, it is extremely easy to get around via train, bus or car.

Medical Requirements & Currency: There are no prior medical requirements when travelling to Edinburgh however you should check that all vaccinations are up to date. The currency is Pound Sterling (GBP).

For more information on what to do, visit the tourist board website for Edinburgh. Back to Scotland Holiday & Travel Guide