The City

Edinburgh has one of the most beautiful cityscapes in the world and has been designated a World Heritage Site. Edinburgh has offers a wide varied of events to choose from during the summer and spring, such as film, food, ceilidhs and ghost festivals. This wonderful city also offers museum, galleries, excellent restaurants and bars, great shopping, and even an open-top city bus tour. Stroll along the medieval streets, admire the Georgian and Victorian architecture, and do not forget to sample some shortbread and whiskey.

Tourism

Airport

Coordinates: 5557’00”N 00322’21”W

Edinburgh Airport is located at Turnhouse, 9.3 km west of the city centre of Edinburgh and it is the busiest airport in Scotland.

Airlines

The following airlines have regular flights to Edinburgh Airport:

• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (from Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban)
• Virgin Atlantic (from Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban)
• British Airways (BA) (from Johannesburg and Durban)
• Air France (from Cape Town and Durban)
• Lufthansa (from Johannesburg)
• South African Airways (SAA) (form Cape Town)

What to see

• Glenkinchie
• Princes Street Gardens
• Edinburgh University
• Edinburgh Castle
• Royal Botanic Garden
• John Muir House and Country Park
• The Macallan Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

Events

• Edinburgh International Science Festival
  
• Scottish International Children's Festival
• Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival
  
• Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Accommodation

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General Information

Edinburgh is on Greenwich Mean Time and the currency used is the British pound sterling. Getting around Edinburgh is easy; the city has a great public transport system that includes buses, trains, and taxis. Dress in layers to ensure you are prepare for the unpredictable Edinburgh weather.

Weather

Edinburgh enjoys a moderate climate all year round, with no serious extreme weather conditions. The weather is mild and favourable from April through September. Winters are cold and the city is covered in frost. May, June, and September are the best months to visit Edinburgh, this is when the weather is sunny and dry, but be prepared for the unexpected downpour.