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Historic City and Capital of Scotland

Historic City and Capital of Scotland
Historic City and Capital of Scotland
Edinburgh has been the royal and ceremonial capital city of Scotland from the fifteenth century with tangible associations expressed in the historic fabric and functions of the city.
Today Edinburgh is home to Scotland's national museums, art galleries, archives and Scotland's only Royal Palace. It is the centre of the country's civil administration and is home to the Church of Scotland's General Assembly.

Discover other aspects of the Edinburgh World Heritage Site:

The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage
The Topography of Hills and Valleys
Juxtaposition of the Old and New Towns
Valley of the Water of Leith
Contrasting Character
Townscape
Historic Buildings
Historic Interiors
Statues and Monuments
Parks, Gardens and Graveyards
Communities
Intellectual Tradition, Education and Law
Edinburgh - Festival City