inburgh

Scotland, as part of the UK, is in itself a separate country. This is a country of mountains, covered with heather, deep and ancient glacial lakes, far-flung tale castles and the warm hospitality of mind, often expressed in the form of a glass of whiskey, slow stretches near the fireplace with a crackling peat. The capital, Edinburgh - a majestic and ancient city, crowned by the castle, towering high above the streets on a huge granite rock. But the historic nature of hiding lively cosmopolitan atmosphere of the city. In museums and galleries can spend time during the day, while at night you can sit in the pub, often with music, go to the club, theater or a restaurant overlooking the harbor. Edinburgh with his spikes, jagged walls, rocks and classical colonnades - a real city-theater. Scotland's capital is not only a neo-classical motifs inspired by the architecture, but also an unsurpassed selection of cultural entertainment. Edinburgh applies to places of World Heritage and is the venue for the annual festival of arts. Edinburgh is divided into two in a picturesque part - the historic Old Town with Medieval bridge of cobblestone, narrow streets and georgiansky New Town with its elegant neo-classical facades. You can walk along the Royal Mile (Royal Mile), the ancient network of historically linked streets, where there were many prominent figures in Scottish history - from Mary, Queen of Scots to Robert Louis Stevenson. Edinburgh Castle, which dominates this World Heritage Site, visitors to the heart of Scottish history, symbolized in the Honors of Scotland - the Scottish Crown Jewels, which include, among other things, and the famous Stone of Destiny (Stone of Destiny). At the same time, the capital of Scotland - is a modern, dynamic city of art and culture with its museums, galleries, universities and festivals. In August, Edinburgh hosts the world's largest display of works of fine, music, theater, dance, and the Castle Festival is held annually war drums (Edinburgh Military Tattoo).