The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Edinburgh:
General reference
edit- Pronunciation: English: /ˈɛdɪnbərə/ ED-in-bər-ə,[1] Scots: [ˈɛdɪnbʌrə]; Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Èideann [t̪un ˈeːtʲən̪ˠ]
- Common English name(s): Edinburgh
- Official English name(s): Edinburgh
- Adjectival(s): Edinburgensian
- Demonym(s): Edinburger
Geography of Edinburgh
editEdinburgh
Dùn Èideann | |
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Location within Scotland | |
Coordinates: 55°57′11″N 3°11′20″W / 55.95306°N 3.18889°W |
- Edinburgh is:
- Population of Edinburgh: 507,170
- Area of Edinburgh: 264 km2 (102 sq mi)
Location of Edinburgh
edit- 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)
Environment of Edinburgh
editNatural geographic features of Edinburgh
edit- Canals in Edinburgh
- Firths in Edinburgh
- Hills in Edinburgh
- Islands in Edinburgh
- Lakes in Edinburgh
- Rivers in Edinburgh
Areas of Edinburgh
editLocations in Edinburgh
edit- Tourist attractions in Edinburgh
- Archaeological sites in Edinburgh
- Museums in Edinburgh
- Shopping areas and markets
- World Heritage Sites in Edinburgh
Bridges in Edinburgh
edit- Dean Bridge
- Forth Road Bridge
- Leamington Lift Bridge
- North Bridge
- Queensferry Crossing
- Regent Bridge
- South Bridge
- Victoria Swing Bridge
- Waverley Bridge
Castles in Edinburgh
editCultural and exhibition centres in Edinburgh
editFortifications in Edinburgh
editFountains in Edinburgh
editMonuments and memorials in Edinburgh
edit- Dugald Stewart Monument
- National Monument of Scotland
- Nelson Monument
- Political Martyrs' Monument
- Scott Monument
- Scottish American Memorial
- Scottish National War Memorial
- Scheduled monuments in Edinburgh
Museums and art galleries in Edinburgh
edit- Fruitmarket Gallery
- Modern Two (Dean Gallery)
- Museum of Edinburgh
- Museum on the Mound
- National Museum of Scotland
- National War Museum
- Queen's Gallery
- Scottish National Gallery
- Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery
- Writers' Museum
Palaces and villas in Edinburgh
editParks and gardens in Edinburgh
edit- Bruntsfield Links
- Dean Gardens
- Granton Garden
- Holyrood Park
- Jupiter Artland
- King George V Park
- Lochend Park
- London Road Gardens
- Princes Street Gardens
- Regent, Royal and Carlton Terrace Gardens
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
- The Meadows
- Victoria Park
Public squares in Edinburgh
editReligious buildings in Edinburgh
edit- Duddingston Kirk
- Holyrood Abbey
- Old Saint Paul's
- St Giles' Cathedral
- St John's church
- St Mary's Cathedral (Episcopal)
- St Mary's Cathedral (Roman Catholic)
- St Stephen's Church
- Tron Kirk
Secular buildings in Edinburgh
edit- 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
Streets in Edinburgh
edit- Carlton Terrace
- Cockburn Street
- Ferry Road
- George Street
- Leith Walk
- The Pleasance
- Princes Street
- Queen Street
- Regent Terrace
- Royal Mile
- Royal Terrace
- West Port
Theatres in Edinburgh
edit- Church Hill Theatre
- Edinburgh Festival Theatre
- King's Theatre
- Leith Theatre
- Royal Lyceum Theatre
- Traverse Theatre
Demographics of Edinburgh
editGovernment and politics of Edinburgh
editPolitics
edit- City of Edinburgh Council
- Lord Provost of Edinburgh
- International relations of Edinburgh
UK Constituencies
editScottish Parliament constituencies
edit- Edinburgh Eastern
- Edinburgh Northern and Leith
- Edinburgh Pentlands
- Edinburgh Central
- Edinburgh Western
- Edinburgh Southern
Law and order in Edinburgh
edit- Law enforcement in Edinburgh
Military in Edinburgh
editHistory of Edinburgh
editHistory of Edinburgh, by period or event
edit- 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
editCulture of Edinburgh
editArts in Edinburgh
editArchitecture of Edinburgh
edit- Buildings in Edinburgh
Cinema of Edinburgh
editLiterature of Edinburgh
edit- Writers from Edinburgh
Music of Edinburgh
edit- Music festivals and competitions in Edinburgh
- Music schools in Edinburgh
- Music venues in Edinburgh
- Musical ensembles in Edinburgh
- Musicians from Edinburgh
- Songs about Edinburgh
Theatre of Edinburgh
editTheatre in Edinburgh
Visual arts of Edinburgh
editEdinburgh in art / Paintings of 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
edit- Catholicism in Edinburgh
- Protestantism in Edinburgh
- Islam in Edinburgh
Sports in Edinburgh
edit- Baseball in Edinburgh
- Cricket in Edinburgh
- Football in Edinburgh
- Ice hockey in Edinburgh
- Sports competitions in Edinburgh
- Sports venues in Edinburgh
- Ainslie Park
- Easter Road
- Goldenacre Sports Ground
- Ingliston Racing Circuit
- Inverleith Sports Ground
- Meadowbank Stadium
- Meggetland Sports Complex
- Murrayfield Ice Rink
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Myreside Cricket Ground
- Myreside Stadium
- The Grange Club
- The Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh
- Royal Commonwealth Pool
- Tynecastle Park
Economy and infrastructure of Edinburgh
edit- Business parks in Edinburgh
- Financial services in Edinburgh
- Hotels and resorts in Edinburgh
- 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
edit- Air transport in Edinburgh
- Airports in Edinburgh
- Maritime transport in Edinburgh
- Road transport in Edinburgh
Rail transport in Edinburgh
editEducation in Edinburgh
edit- Schools in Edinburgh
- Universities and colleges in Edinburgh
- Research institutes in Edinburgh
Healthcare in Edinburgh
edit- Hospitals in Edinburgh
- Research centres in Edinburgh
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Definition of Edinburgh in Oxford dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the word". Oxford Dictionaries. Oxford University Press. 2013. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2014.