Flag of Edinburgh
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Edinburgh:
General reference
- Pronunciation: English: /ˈɛdɪnbərə/ ⓘ; [1] Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Èideann [ˈt̪uːn ˈeːtʲən̪ˠ]; Scots: Edinburgh
- Common English name(s): Edinburgh
- Official English name(s): Edinburgh
- Adjectival(s): Edinburgensian
- Demonym(s): Edinburger
Geography of Edinburgh
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
- Edinburgh is situated within the following regions:
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Time zone(s):
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Greenwich Mean Time (
UTC±0)
- In Summer: British Summer Time ( UTC+01)
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Greenwich Mean Time (
UTC±0)
Environment of Edinburgh
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Natural geographic features of Edinburgh
- Canals in Edinburgh
- Firths in Edinburgh
- Hills in Edinburgh
- Islands in Edinburgh
- Lakes in Edinburgh
- Rivers in Edinburgh
Areas of Edinburgh
Locations in Edinburgh
- 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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- Dean Bridge
- Forth Road Bridge
- Leamington Lift Bridge
- North Bridge
- Queensferry Crossing
- Regent Bridge
- South Bridge
- Victoria Swing Bridge
- Waverley Bridge
Castles in Edinburgh
Cultural and exhibition centres in Edinburgh
Fortifications in Edinburgh
Fountains in Edinburgh
Monuments and memorials in Edinburgh
- Dugald Stewart Monument
- National Monument of Scotland
- Nelson Monument
- Political Martyrs' Monument
- Scott Monument
- Scottish American Memorial
- Scottish National War Memorial
- Scheduled monuments in Edinburgh
Museums and art galleries in Edinburgh
- Fruitmarket Gallery
- Modern Two (Dean Gallery)
- Museum of Edinburgh
- Museum on the Mound
- National Museum of Scotland
- National War Museum
- Queen's Gallery
- Scottish National Gallery
- Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery
- Writers' Museum
Palaces and villas in Edinburgh
Parks and gardens in Edinburgh
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- Bruntsfield Links
- Dean Gardens
- Granton Garden
- Holyrood Park
- Jupiter Artland
- King George V Park
- Lochend Park
- London Road Gardens
- Princes Street Gardens
- Regent, Royal and Carlton Terrace Gardens
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
- The Meadows
- Victoria Park
Public squares in Edinburgh
Religious buildings in Edinburgh
- Duddingston Kirk
- Holyrood Abbey
- Old Saint Paul's
- St Giles' Cathedral
- St John's church
- St Mary's Cathedral (Episcopal)
- St Mary's Cathedral (Roman Catholic)
- St Stephen's Church
- Tron Kirk
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
- Carlton Terrace
- Cockburn Street
- Ferry Road
- George Street
- Leith Walk
- The Pleasance
- Princes Street
- Queen Street
- Regent Terrace
- Royal Mile
- Royal Terrace
- West Port
Theatres in Edinburgh
- Church Hill Theatre
- Edinburgh Festival Theatre
- King's Theatre
- Leith Theatre
- Royal Lyceum Theatre
- Traverse Theatre
Demographics of Edinburgh
Government and politics of Edinburgh
Politics
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Lord Provost of Edinburgh
- International relations of Edinburgh
UK Constituencies
Scottish Parliament constituencies
- Edinburgh Eastern
- Edinburgh Northern and Leith
- Edinburgh Pentlands
- Edinburgh Central
- Edinburgh Western
- Edinburgh Southern
Law and order in Edinburgh
- Law enforcement in Edinburgh
Military in Edinburgh
History of Edinburgh
History of Edinburgh, by period or event
- Prehistory and origin of Edinburgh
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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
Culture of Edinburgh
Arts in Edinburgh
Architecture of Edinburgh
- Buildings in Edinburgh
Cinema of Edinburgh
Literature of Edinburgh
- 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
Theatre in Edinburgh
Visual arts of Edinburgh
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Edinburgh in art / Paintings of Edinburgh
- The Edinburgh School
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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
- Catholicism in Edinburgh
- Protestantism in Edinburgh
- Islam in Edinburgh
Sports in Edinburgh
- 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
- Edinburgh Airport Rail Link (proposed line)
- Railway stations in Edinburgh
- Trams in Edinburgh
Education in Edinburgh
- Schools in Edinburgh
- Universities and colleges in Edinburgh
- Research institutes in Edinburgh
Healthcare in Edinburgh
- Hospitals in Edinburgh
- Research centres in Edinburgh
See also
References
- ^ "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.
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