Definition ofEdinburgh from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
Edinburgh
- the capital city of Scotland and a popular tourist centre. It has a famous castle, theScottish Parliament, azoo , two universities and many museums and art galleries. Other famous features of the city include theRoyal Mile andPrinces Street. In the 18th century Edinburgh was known as 'the Athens of the north'. The nameEdinburgh means 'Edwin'sfort'. The city was made aWorld Heritage Site in 1995. Since 1996 it has been governed as aunitary authority (officially called City of Edinburgh).see alsoAuld Reekie,Edinburgh Festival
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