Edinburgh, the capital city, is located in the located in the southeast of Scotland. The city of Edinburgh has a wealth of numerous tourist attractions ranging from beautiful sights to historical monuments. Edinburgh Castle, located at the heart of the town, is the most distinctive sight and a must see attraction for the tourist. Royal Mile is a mile long link with beautiful sight that connects the castle to the Queen's residence, Holyrood Palace. Visitors can plan a trip to the various museums and galleries like the Royal Scottish Academy, National Gallery of Scotland, Royal Museum, and the Museum of Scotland. Other natural attractions include the Castle Rock, Arthur's Seat, and Calton Hill.

The major airlines serving this destination include British Airways, Flybe, Flyglobespan, Easyjet, Ryan Air, Lufthansa, Air France, Continental Airlines, and KLM. A visit to this Scottish capital can be planned any time of the year. The summers are generally very hot, but the winters are quite cold. Avoid flying during the Edinburgh festival season that takes place in August, as the flights are quite expensive during this time. Flights are also expensive during the Scottish New Year, so plan your trip accordingly.

Airports Serving Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the main airport of Scotland located at the Turnhouse in Edinburgh and caters to both domestic and international travelers. The visitors can get to the Edinburgh city center by taking advantage of the express buses from the terminal forecourt. Other options are available for visitors like private airport taxis outside the east end of the terminal building.