Edinburgh - part 1. The city, the capital

Edinburgh: capital of Scotland

One of the loveliest cities of Europe, historic Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. It lies on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, a long arm of the North Sea. The city is built on a series of rocky hills separated by valleys, and its buildings harmonize with its natural setting.

One of the best presentations of Edinburgh you will find on this website:
http://www.royal-mile.com/history.html 

Click here to watch a short video posted by UNCESCO about Old and New Towns of Edinburgh 
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/728/video 



Click here to read about its oustanding universal value 
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/728