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Edinburgh (pronounced ; Dùn Èideann () in Scottish Gaelic) is Scotland's capital, and its second-largest city.
It is situated on the east coast of Scotland's central lowlands on the south shore of the Firth of Forth and in the City of Edinburgh council area. It has been the capital of Scotland since 1437 and is the seat of the country's devolved government. The city was one of the major centres of the enlightenment (see Scottish Enlightenment), led by the University of Edinburgh. The Old Town and New Town districts of Edinburgh were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. In the census of 2001, Edinburgh had a total resident population of 448,624.
Edinburgh is well-known for the annual Festival, the associated Festival Fringe the largest performing arts festival in the world, and for the Hogmanay street party. At the time of the arts festivals the population of the city doubles. The city is one of Europe's major tourist destinations, attracting roughly 13 million visitors a year, and is the second most visited tourist destination in the United Kingdom, after London.
Etymology
The origin of the city's name is understood to come from the Brythonic Din Eidyn (Fort of Eidyn) from the time when it was a Gododdin hillfort. More on [ Edinburgh ]
Society and Culture :: Scotland
Airline collapse hits thousands
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:51:12 -0000
Hundreds of travellers are stranded and tens of thousands lose bookings after the budget airline Zoom collapses.
More firms increase energy bills
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:06:22 -0000
Two more energy firms, Scottish Power and Npower, say they will raise prices, blaming more expensive wholesale costs.
Lockerbie evidence not disclosed
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:13:17 -0000
Scottish police had information that could have changed the outcome of the Lockerbie trial, a BBC programme learns.
Death crash drink-driver jailed
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:37:14 -0000
A man who caused the death of 16-year-old in a car crash is jailed for more than three years.
Scots jail numbers rise again
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:44:58 -0000
The average daily prison population in Scotland has increased by 3% to a record high, figures show.
Musician bids to beat net pirates
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:31:30 -0000
A Scots-based US musician launches a new website in an effort to beat internet pirates.
Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh - Self-funded campaign and social centre, against social, economic and ecological injustice and expolitation. Information, events and contact details.
Meta Description: [ Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh (ACE) is a self funded campaigning and social centre, for people who wish to take control of
their lives by working collectively against social, economic and
ecological injustice and exploitation; rather than looking to
politicians, bosses and bureaucrats for solu... ]
Baked Potato Survey - A fun and informative survey on baked potato shops in Edinburgh, conducted by students at Edinburgh University.
Meta Description: [ Exciting baked potato recipes from Scotland ]
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Corstorphine Online - Community site with local information, goods and services.
Edinburgh Anarchist Studies Group - Local group for people who are active in research or theory to discuss their work and/or ideas in relation to anarchism. It also includes recommended reading and links to resources.
Meta Description: [ The Edinburgh Anarchist Studies Group is a supportive discussion space for people with an interest in anarchist ideas and practices. ]
Edinburgh and District Shetland Association - Caters for the Shetland community, running ceilidh dances in Leith Town Hall and events with a Shetland flavour. Members and friends welcome to come along.
Edinburgh Green Party - The Edinburgh branch of the Scottish Green Party. Includes information about campaigns, events and activities.
Edinburgh New In Town Meetup - A social club for those new to Edinburgh or just looking to meet new people.
Meta Description: [ Are you the new kid in town? Come to a New in Town Meetup to mingle with other new and not-so-new locals. Find fun things to do, cool places to go and a bunch of friends to come with you! ]
Edinburgh On The Web - Local community site for with news, links, message boards, classifieds, whats on calendar, weather and general information.
Meta Description: [ edinburgh web site directory serving edinburgh and lothians, midlothian and leith areas with local news, classified ads, chat forums, message boards, links and more ]
Edinburgh Sucks - An alternative view of politics in Edinburgh. Includes open discussion forums.
Edinburgh the Brand - The Edinburgh City Region Brand Project is a partnership created to establish a brand for the Edinburgh City Region. It is led by Edinburgh City Council, in conjunction with VisitScotland and Scottish Enterprise.
Meta Description: [ The Edinburgh City Region Brand Project will create a Brand encouraging people to Live, Invest and Visit Edinburgh. ]
Edinburgh West Conservatives - News and information concerning this constituency which covers West Edinburgh.
Meta Description: [ The website of Edinburgh West Conservatives ]
Edinburgh's Hogmanay - The official website for Edinburgh's Hogmanay. Details of this year's programme, how to get tickets, where to stay, and what Hogmanay is all about.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the official home of Edinburgh's Hogmanay. The world's best New Year Celebrations. ]
Enlighten - Registered charity operating in Edinburgh to support people directly or indirectly affected by epilepsy. Includes details of their services, training and education activities.
Meta Description: [ Enlighten - Tackling Epilepsy is a registered charity operating in Edinburgh, (Scotland). Our aim is to provide support to anyone directly or indirectly affected by epilepsy. ]
Flirtbox - Dating for singles living in Edinburgh.
Meta Description: [ Free picture personals dating site for singles looking for love, friendship or a relationship. For single people living in the United Kingdom or Ireland ]
Kirkliston Community Centre and Kirky News - Community news for the village of Kirkliston and Kirkliston Community Centre.
Meta Description: [ The community news website for the village of Kirkliston, near Edinburgh, Scotland. ]
Marion's World - A good fun site with a wee bit of insight into our lovely country.
Newington Edinburgh - A short history with some photographs relating to Newington.
Meta Description: [ Newington, Edinburgh ]
No Excuses - A networking and social group for professinal people to make new friends and take part in regular activities.
Meta Description: [ Meet new people with Edinburgh newest Networking group ]
Parachute Regimental Association (Lothian Branch) - A Branch website for Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces veterans living in the Lothians. History, Roll of Honour, news and views.
Peoples Republic of Leith - An online community and shop for current and former residents of Leith. Home of the famous Peoples Republic of Leith T-Shirt.
Meta Description: [ Peoples Republic of Leith ]
Power of 5 - Volunteer Centre Edinburgh's portal for young people aged 16-25 and living in Edinburgh.
Meta Description: [ Power of 5 is a website designed to encourage young people into volunteer work. Links to a host of volunteer opportunities, volunteering programmes and schemes and experiences of other young people just like you. Have you got the Power of 5? ]
Robert Burns Monument - Illustrated contemporary description of the construction of the monument to Robert Burns in Edinburgh.
Meta Description: [ No Summary ]
Save Our Old Town - A campaign to raise awareness of development threats to the Canongate and Old Town of Edinburgh. It is run by the Canongate Community Forum, a group of concerned residents and friends of the Old Town.
South Edinburgh Crime Prevention Panel - One of twenty CP Panels in the Lothian Borders Police Area.
Southside Community Council - Issues, minutes and useful information for local residents.
Stevens, Paul - Currently a research fellow with the Koestler Parapsychology Unit at Edinburgh University. Information on biomagnetics, parapsychology and personal information.
Students' Cafe - A web community where the students of Edinburgh can share, trade, find, communicate and play.
Meta Description: [ For the students of Edinburgh ]
The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home - History of the centre, pet care, how to donate or adopt a pet.
Meta Description: [ Edinburgh's Animal Welfare Organisation, Official website of the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home. ]
The Ferry Fair Festival - News, general information, committee, photographs, and videos.
The Quad - George Heriots school reunion pages. Includes stories, pictures, events and links to other related sites.
Meta Description: [ George Heriots School, Edinburgh, Friends and Former Pupil site. A place for meeting up with old faces from the past. ]
Thomas Turnbull - Homepage, with travels, home, university, CV.
Tollcross Online - Community website for people who live or work in and around this area of Edinburgh, or are planning to visit.
Trevor Mendham - Personal site of Trevor Mendham, writer and civil liberties campaigner living in Edinburgh.
Meta Description: [ Personal site of Trevor Mendham in Edinburgh with information on me and my interests, especially my opposition to compulsory UK ID Cards. ]
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