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Duke of Edinburgh given ultimate tropical clothing - Bermuda shortsThe Duke of Edinburgh was presented with the ultimate item of tropical clothing today - a pair of Bermuda shorts. Published: 8:00AM GMT 26 Nov 2009 The Duke greeted the gift, which included a pair of blue socks and loud Bermuda tie,... In this article: The Duke of Edinburgh, Bermuda, Atlantic, Edinburgh, Hamilton, England, Argentina, and UK |
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scotsman.com - Scotland | 21 hours ago
Edinburgh pupils continue to outperform rivals in other regions
...Evening News site. To read this article in full you must be registered with the site. Published Date: 26 November 2009 PUPILS in Edinburgh's schools are widening their gap on the rest of Scotland after once again outperforming the...
In this article: Scotland
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Edinburgh city council spends GBP25,000 of taxpayers' cash to discover their likes and dislikes about the capital
...didn't stop council officials in Scotland's capital spending thousands of pounds asking people about their favourite aspects of the city. Edinburgh city council yesterday faced criticism after it emerged it had sent staff to meetings and...
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Crisis-hit Edinburgh climbing centre hangs on despite heavy losses
...with the site. Published Date: 26 November 2009 By BRIAN FERGUSON A MULTI-MILLION pound climbing centre on the outskirts of Edinburgh has been given a stay of execution a despite continuing to make heavy losses. The complex at...
In this article: Edinburgh Airport
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Telegraph.co.uk - Rugby Union | 1 day ago
Scotland call up Edinburgh flanker Alan MacDonald for match against Argentina
...his first task was to inform three of them that they will play no part in next weekend's match against Argentina. Cap that: Edinburgh's Alan MacDonald will earn his first cap against Argentina Photo: PA It was a stunning and...
In this article: Scotland, Simon Danielli, and Graeme Morrison
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BBC News | 2 days ago
Gebremariam set for Edinburgh run
Gebre Gebremariam set for Edinburgh cross country event Gebremariam started the season with a win in Portugal World champion Gebre Gebremariam will attempt to add the Great Edinburgh International Cross Country to his list of titles on...
In this article: Silver, BBC Television, Oeiras, Portugal, and Kenya
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Times Online | 2 days ago
New London comedy festival will rival Edinburgh next summer
Navigation - link to other main sections from here New London comedy festival will rival Edinburgh next summer For 60 years the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has reigned supreme as the home of new comedy, experimental theatre and bizarre...
In this article: London, Perrier Comedy Award, England, and Scotland
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Edinburgh, Fife, and West Lothian councils to fight new Forth bridge plans amid congestion fears
...plans for the new AGBP2 billion Forth crossing amid fears it will lead to soaring congestion in Edinburgh, it was revealed today. Edinburgh, Fife, and West Lothian councils are set to join together to lodge formal objections against the...
In this article: Stewart Stevenson and Legal advice
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Sydney Morning Herald - World | 6 days ago
Wallabies happy to win ugly in Edinburgh
...required to avoid their first loss to Scotland in 27 years. Bracing themselves for horrible conditions after a rain-filled week in Edinburgh, the Wallabies will once again rely on midfield playmakers Matt Giteau and Quade Cooper to...
In this article: Matt Giteau, Robbie Deans, Quade Cooper, Australia, and Scotland
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Keep Scotland Beautiful inspectors award Edinburgh its best-ever rating for the cleanliness of its streets
Earlier this month it emerged the council had already begun drawing up plans which could see Edinburgh's bin collections completely privatised. The city's bin men have been on a work-to-rule for more than four months over pay reform...
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Edinburgh unveil their eye-catching new rugby kit
Page last updated at 12:39 GMT, Thursday, 19 November 2009 Nick De Luca and Phil Godman modelled the eye-watering kit Edinburgh have described their new neon kit for the 1872 Cup games as "the brightest and loudest jersey in the history...
In this article: Nick De Luca, Phil Godman, Glasgow Warriors, Glasgow, Scotland, and BBC
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Edinburgh ˈɛdɪnb(ə)ɹə; (Dùn Èideann) is the capital city of Scotland, a position it has held since 1437. It is the seventh largest city in the United Kingdom and the second largest Scottish city after Glasgow. The City of Edinburgh Council is one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas.
Located in the south-east of Scotland, Edinburgh lies on the east coast of the Central Belt, along the Firth of Forth, near the North Sea. Owing to its rugged setting and vast collection of Medieval and Georgian architecture, including numerous stone tenements, it is often considered one of the most picturesque cities in Europe.
The city forms part of the City of Edinburgh council area; the city council area includes urban Edinburgh and a 30-square-mile (78 km) rural area.
Edinburgh is the seat of the Scottish Parliament. The city was one of the major centres of the Enlightenment, led by the University of Edinburgh, earning it the nickname Athens of the North. The Old Town and New Town districts of Edinburgh were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. There are over 4,500 listed buildings within the city. In the census of 2001, Edinburgh had a total resident population of 448,625.
Other notable events include the Hogmanay street party (31 December), Burns Night (25 January), St. Andrew's Day (30 November), and the Beltane Fire Festival (30 April).
The city attracts 1 million visitors a year, making it the second most visited tourist destination in the United Kingdom, after London.
- Name:
- City of Edinburgh
- Also Known As:
- "Auld Reekie", "Athens of the North"
- Type:
- Unitary Authority & City
- Motto:
- "Nisi Dominus Frustra"
- Region:
- Europe and North America
- Government type:
- Unitary Authority, City
- Founding Date:
- January 01, 1889
- Total Area (sq. mi):
- 100.00
- Time Zone:
- Greenwich Mean Time
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