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Scotland's historic capital city has been transformed in recent years from a bleak but beautiful city into a place that has been reborn thanks to the investment that followed Scottish independence. The skyline of the city is dominated by the castle, which stands guard over Princes Street on a granite outcrop, but increasingly, this dominance is being challenged by the modern expansion that has taken place over the past few years.
Edinburgh is a city which is at the heart of Scottish culture, and hosts major events throughout they year. The most famous event in the annual calendar is Hogmanay – New Year, when Edinburgh hosts one of the biggest outdoor parties in the world. Tens of thousands of people flood Princes Street in the city for a huge fireworks display and live music that goes on for most of the night.
In the summer, Edinburgh plays host to a number of arts festivals celebrating everything from comedy and theatre through to painting and dancing. There are venues across the city centre that host events as well as plenty of street performances and outdoor activities in the parks.
Leith is the port of Edinburgh, and is connected to the city centre via a tram service. The port was one of the most important commercial areas in the world, and the gateway to most of Europe. There is now a major museum alongside the redeveloped docks, and the lure of the area has increased recently with the port becoming the final home of the former Royal Yacht Britannia.
Edinburgh lies at the heart of some of Scotland's most scenic areas, and by booking car hire in the city, you can explore it at your own pace. Crossing the iconic Forth Bridge into Dunfermline or head further north into the more remote areas where the mountains of the highlands create some of the most rugged and beautiful landscapes in Europe, as well as some of the best driving roads in the UK.
If you are travelling to Edinburgh during either the summer festival season or over new year, you will need to book your accommodation and car hire well in advance as capacity is always limited at peak times.
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