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Country : United Kingdom, Scotland
Province : Lothian
Population : 495 360 inhabitants
Scotland’s capital and Scottish Parliament’s seat, Edinburgh is a double facets city : on the one hand, the Old Town offers a medieval setting. On the other hand, the New Town, built during the XIXth century, proposes Gregorian infrastructures, animated by pubs, restaurants and elegant shops. Constructed on volcanic hills, the city offers to its tourists a setting full of history and architecture.
Authentic, Edinburgh combines cut stones to raw rocks in an urban landscape which has, for a long time, inspired authors and movie makers. The Scottish capital is also renowned for being a city of culture, art, philosophy, literature, sciences and festivals.
By plane :
- Edinburgh airport located at 8km from the center of Edinburgh.
It’s possible to reach Edinburgh from the airport thanks to bus and taxi services. A regular airport bus is operated by Airlink 100 between Waverley Bridge station and Edinburgh airport.
For more information : www.edinburghairport.com
Paris - Edinburgh : 1h45
Download the tramway network map
Download the train network map
All the citizens of a European Union country member, of the EEA or of Switzerland, do not need a visa to stay in Edinburgh. They only need a valid identity card or a passport, still usable 3 months after the return.
All the foreign nationals of a European Union country member, of the EEA or of Switzerland and those who possess a residence permit of a European Union country member, need a visa to stay in Edinburgh. Get some information about administrative formalities and necessary documents to obtain a visa for the United Kingdom to the British embassy or consulate in your country of origin or of residence.
WARNING : Information collected on November 2nd 2016.
To see the last information updated : www.gov.uk
1 hour less in comparison with Paris