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 Surrounding Scotland ’s vibrant and historic capital city are
a mix of commercial and low lying rural areas of mid Lothian west
Lothian and east Lothian and together they make up the region of
Edinburgh & the Lothians.
Historically this region
formed some of Scotland’s prime real estate, the Scottish aristocracy
living within the protection of the mighty Edinburgh Castle . Today
Edinburgh’s influence over the surrounding Lothians has granted them a ‘Greater Edinburgh’ like status, though the Lothians sounds much more
romantic!
The Lothians include some interesting features and
sights of their own such as Rosslyn Chapel , one of Europe’s most
outstanding small gothic cathedrals famed for its connections with the
Knights Templar and the Holy Grail (especially to readers of Dan
Browne). In this area you’ll also find the birthplace of Mary Queen of
Scots at Linlithgow Palace and a number of Castle ruins.
But for
most people the main draw to this part of Scotland and indeed to
Scotland itself
is Edinburgh. As Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh is a
city, rich in culture, historic interest and intrigue.
The city
is built on seven hills of which the most dominant is Castle Rock on
which Edinburgh Castle is perched overseeing the town in all
directions. Edinburgh Old Town and New Town are both World Heritage
Sites and contains some of the most stunningly beautiful architecture
from the 15th, 17th and 18th Centuries to be found in all of Great Britain.
Apart
from Edinburgh Castle another imposing features on the skyline is
Carlton Hill on which are built the Nelson Monument, the Burns Monument
and the National Monument. But towering above all is Arthur’s Seat a
251-metre hill, which rewards the hardy walker with stunning views
across Edinburgh, the Firth of Forth and across the Lothians.
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