Edinburgh has a population of approximately 460.00, making it the second largest city of Scotland. Education and culture is capitalized in Scotland's capital, on the Firth of forth. Four universities are at home in Edinburgh. Particularly the Edinburgh University has a good reputation, that Edinburgh is also home to many foreign students. The international flair of the city excited visitors from all over the world and helps with that Edinburgh is a very special location again and again. But see for yourself and explore this beautiful historical city directly to the North Sea. Make trips to the surroundings of Edinburgh with your rental car and individual learn about Scotland.
Edinburgh has an excellent infrastructure. Radial to the Center to run the most important main roads of the city. Edinburgh almost directly to London is also connected, because here the A1, which begins in London ends. At the same time you reach with your rental car on the M8 and the M9 Glasgow in the West and Stirling, Perth, Dundee and Aberdeen in the North. Their rental car in Edinburgh you can either take Edinburgh receive directly to your landing at the airport, or there are you also in the entire city of Edinburgh car hire locations of from different car hire companies available. Edinburgh Airport is situated 13 km west of de Centre and is linked to the city by the M8.
You are on the go with your hire car in southern Scotland very independent and individual. Tours of Edinburgh are very popular in Glasgow in the largest city in Scotland. But the East coast of Scotland attracts with its cliffs and rough sea conditions. Around the Firth of forth, you can discover beautiful castles, chateaus and fishing villages with your rental car. Visit Loch Lomond with its unusual, almost mystical atmosphere even. In the South of Edinburgh see also remains of Hadrianswalles along the border with England. And the Galloway forest park has a fascinating landscape.
Edinburgh celebrates much and like to and is known all over the world. Here for example every year in August and September take place Festival numerous great art and cultural events under the collective term of Edinburgh. The most popular events are the Edinburgh Military Tattoo Festival, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the jazz and Blues Festival. You should therefore plan a trip during this time, you can complain barely about boredom. In April of science and technology find their way interested Edinburgh, because then the Edinburgh Science Festival will take place here.
The most beautiful and most impressive buildings in Edinburgh are the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Castle, the St Giles Cathedral and the main building of the University. The most popular museums include the Scottish National Gallery, the National Museum of Scotland, the people's story Museum and the Edinburgh Museum. Stroll and shop is it best to Princes Street and the Royal Mile. Just in the old town can be very nice to discover the narrow picturesque streets. Embark on and explore this beautiful city at your own pace.