Outline of Edinburgh
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Edinburgh:
Flag of Edinburgh
General reference
Geography of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Dùn Èideann | |
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  Edinburgh Location within Scotland | |
| Coordinates: 55°57′11″N 3°11′20″W |
Geography of Edinburgh
- 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:
- Time zone(s):
- Greenwich Mean Time (UTC±0)
- In Summer: British Summer Time (UTC+01)
- Greenwich Mean Time (UTC±0)
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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
View over Edinburgh
- Tourist attractions in Ediburgh
- Archaeological sites in Edinburgh
- Museums in Edinburgh
- Shopping areas and markets
- World Heritage Sites in Edinburgh
Bridges in Edinburgh
Queensferry Crossing road bridge
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Fountain at Holyrood Palace
The National Monument of Scotland (right) and Nelson Monument (left)
The Dean Gallery, part of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
Holyrood Palace, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland
Bridges in Edinburgh
Castles in Edinburgh
Cultural and exhibition centres in Edinburgh
Fortifications in Edinburgh
Fountains in Edinburgh
Monuments and memorials in Edinburgh
Museums and art galleries in Edinburgh
Palaces and villas in Edinburgh
Parks and gardens in Edinburgh
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The Princes Street Gardens, the best known park in Edinburgh
Charlotte Square, a garden square in the New Town
Public squares in Edinburgh
Religious buildings in Edinburgh
The ruins of Holyrood Abbey
Secular buildings in Edinburgh
City Observatory, the Gothic Tower
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The Governor's House
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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
Theatres in Edinburgh
Demographics of Edinburgh
Government and politics of Edinburgh
George Drummond (1688–1766), elected six times as Lord Provost of Edinburgh between 1725 and 1764
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Lord Provost of Edinburgh
- International relations of Edinburgh
Law and order in Edinburgh
- Law enforcement in Edinburgh
Military in Edinburgh
History of Edinburgh
History of Edinburgh, by period or event
A map of Edinburgh in the 16th century, published in Braun and Hogenberg's Civitates orbis terrarum
- 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
Culture of Edinburgh
Architecture in Edinburgh
Scottish baronial-style turrets on Victorian tenements in St. Mary's Street
Sir Walter Scott
Arts in Edinburgh
Architecture of Edinburgh
Architecture in Edinburgh
- Buildings in Edinburgh
Cinema of Edinburgh
Literature of Edinburgh
Literature in Edinburgh
- Writers from Edinburgh
Music of Edinburgh
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The auditorium of the Usher Hall
The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland in Edinburgh Castle
- Music festivals and competitions in Edinburgh
- Music schools in Edinburgh
- Music venues in Edinburgh
- Musical ensembles in Edinburgh
- Musicians from Edinburgh
- Songs about Edinburgh
Visual arts of Edinburgh
Edinburgh (from Salisbury Crags) by William Crozier, a painter associated with The Edinburgh School
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David Hume, Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist born in Edinburgh in 1711
Edinburgh in art / Paintings of Edinburgh
Art in 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
St Giles' Cathedral, the principal place of worship of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh
- Catholicism in Edinburgh
- Protestantism in Edinburgh
- Islam in Edinburgh
Sports in Edinburgh
Easter Road football stadium
Ratho Park Golf Club
- Baseball in Edinburgh
- Cricket in Edinburgh
- Football in Edinburgh
- Ice hockey in Edinburgh
- Sports competitions in Edinburgh
- Sports venues in Edinburgh
Economy and infrastructure of Edinburgh
The BT building in Edinburgh Park
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The Balmoral Hotel, a luxury five-star hotel and a landmark of Edinburgh
Jenners Department Store, the oldest department store in Scotland
- Business parks in Edinburgh
- Financial services in Edinburgh
- Hotels and resorts in Edinburgh
- Balmoral Hotel
- The Dunstane
- Prestonfield House
- The Principal Edinburgh George Street
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
- Waterloo Hotel
- 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
A Dennis Dart SPD in Marchmont
Edinburgh City Bypass near Wester Hailes
- Air transport in Edinburgh
- Airports in Edinburgh
- Maritime transport in Edinburgh
- Road transport in Edinburgh
Rail transport in Edinburgh
Two Edinburgh Trams seen at the West End - Princes Street stop
- Edinburgh Airport Rail Link (proposed line)
- Railway stations in Edinburgh
- Trams in Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Trams
- Edinburgh Tram Inquiry
- Edinburgh Tram (vehicle)
- Proposals for new tram lines in Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Trams
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. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
External links
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