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Why Edinburgh?
In the words of Edinburgh's famous literary son, Robert Louis Stevenson:
“Edinburgh is what Paris ought to be.”
Edinburgh is Scotland's inspiring capital, a historic, cosmopolitan and cultured city where international festivals attract the world's leading performers, galleries display cutting-edge art, and bars, restaurants and clubs create a lively atmosphere with a distinctly Scottish twist.
Edinburgh Castle dominates the city-centre skyline and from its ramparts you can look down on medieval lanes and sweeping terraces that hold over a thousand years of history, mystery and tradition.
It's burgeoning economy and global reputation for cultural excellence make it an irresistible place in which to work and live. For the past few years, Edinburgh has consistently been voted 'Favourite UK City' by Observer and Guardian readers. While Channel 4's Location, Location, Location, believe it to be the 'Best place to live in the UK'.
Edinburgh City Region is one of Scotland's best-connected areas, with a sophisticated transport network linking it with the rest of the UK, Europe and beyond. Commuting times from the wider city region and other Scottish cities including Glasgow and Stirling to Edinburgh City are significantly shorter than in most other UK city regions - average travel time one way in Scotland is around 20 minutes – half of the average commute in London.
Further information on life in Edinburgh can be found at Edinburgh-Inspiring Capital and City of Edinburgh Council websites.
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