Edinburgh was Scotland's largest city until Glasgow outgrew it in the first two decades of the 19th century. Following Scottish devolution in the very late 20th century, Scotland's Parliament was re-established in Edinburgh. The site of the Roman fort at Cramond.

From its foundation until the present day, Edinburgh’s history is extremely fascinating. Find about the city's past, present and future.

5 days ago · Edinburgh, capital city of Scotland, located in southeastern Scotland with its center near the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. A city of somber theatricality, it is a major center for finance, law, tourism, education, and cultural affairs. Learn more about the city and its …

This article is a timeline of the history of Edinburgh, Scotland, up to the present day. It traces its rise from an early hill fort and later royal residence to the bustling city and capital of Scotland that it is today.

Mar 14, 2021 · A short history of the great Scottish city of Edinburgh from its beginning in the Middle Ages to the 21st Century

Edinburgh has been the capital of Scotland since 1437, when it replaced Scone. The Scottish Parliament resides in Edinburgh. However, in the past, Edinburgh Castle was often under English control. Before the 10th Century, Edinburgh was under the …

5 days ago · In 1329 King Robert I (Robert the Bruce; reigned 1306–29) granted Edinburgh a charter confirming its privileges as a royal burgh. The city profited from the sack and loss of Berwick (until that time Scotland’s major port) in the Wars of …

Historic sites in Edinburgh include Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the churches of St. Giles, Greyfriars and the Canongate, and the extensive Georgian New Town built in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Edinburgh is one of the world's most beautiful capitals - but it has taken more than 1000 years of history to make it the historic city which is known and loved by visitors and Scots alike.

Located in the heart of Scotland’s capital, the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site was designated in 1995. The site spans 4,500 buildings across the twisting, medieval Old Town and the neat, structured New Town.