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WELCOME TO EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

Edinburgh, or Dùn Èideann in Scottish Gaelic, is the capital city of Scotland. Located in Lothian on the Firth of Forth's southern

shore, it is Scotland's second most populous city and, with roughly 1.4 million inhabitants, the seventh most populous in the United

Kingdom. The city is the largest financial center in the UK after London. Edinburgh has long been a center of education, particularly

in the fields of medicine, Scots law, literature, the sciences and engineering. The city’s mild weather, beautiful surroundings, rich

history, and world-renowned festivals make it an attractive tourist destination, as well as a great place to live.

Contents

Climate and Geography 02

Cost of Living and Transportation 03

Visa, Passport, and Language Information 04

Lifestyle, Sports, and Attractions 05

Culture, Shopping, and Dining 06

Schools and Education 07

GEOGRAPHY

Situated in Scotland's Central Belt, Edinburgh lies on the Firth of Forth's southern

shore. Excepting the shoreline of the Firth of Forth, Edinburgh is encircled by a

green belt. Edinburgh is drained by a river named the Water of Leith, which runs

through the city and empties into the Firth of Forth at Leith.

The city sprawls over a landscape produced by early volcanic activity and later

periods of intensive glaciation. Igneous activity between 350 and 400 million years

ago, coupled with faulting, led to the creation of tough basalt volcanic plugs, which

predominate over much of the area. These features, along with another hollow on

the rock's south side, formed an ideal natural strong point upon which Edinburgh

Castle was built. While the early burgh grew up near the prominent Castle Rock,

the modern city is often said to be built on seven hills, giving rise to allusions to the

Seven Hills of Rome.

CLIMATE

Like most of Scotland, Edinburgh has a temperate,

maritime climate, which is relatively mild despite its

northernly latitude. Winter daytime temperatures

rarely fall below freezing and are milder than places

such as Moscow and Newfoundland, both of which lie

at similar latitudes. Summer temperatures are normally

moderate, rarely exceeding 72°F (22°C). The highest

temperature ever recorded in the city was 88.5°F

(31.4°C) on 4 August 1975. The lowest temperature

recorded in recent years was 5.7°F (−14.6°C) during

December 2010.

The city's proximity to the sea mitigates any large

variations in temperature or extremes of climate.

Given Edinburgh's position between the coast and

hills, it is renowned as "the windy city." This is due to

the prevailing winds, which are often associated with

warm, unstable air from the North Atlantic Current.

Edinburgh’s rainfall is considerably less than cities to

the west, such as Glasgow. Rainfall is distributed fairly

evenly throughout the year. Edinburgh is known for its

haar, a persistent coastal fog.

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

100oF 37.8oc

80oF 27.7oc

60oF 15.6oc

40oF 4.4oc

20oF -6.7oc

5 in. 127.0 mm

4 in. 101.6 mm

3 in. 76.2 mm

2 in. 50.8 mm

1 in. 25.4 mm

PrecipitationHigh Temp Low Temp

6 in. 152.4 mm120oF 48.9oc

Edinburgh Climate Graph

Average High/Low Temperatures

December 34oF (1oC) / 45oF (7oC)

July 53oF (12oC) / 66oF (19oC)

Average Precipitation

Rain 28 in. (704 mm)

Snowfall 18 in. (46 mm)

Low / High



TRANSPORTATION

Airport

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Bus and Rail

Travel in Edinburgh is undertaken predominantly by

bus. Lothian Buses operate the majority of city bus

services within the city and to surrounding suburbs.

It also operates all of the city's branded public tour

buses, night bus service and airport bus link.

Edinburgh Waverley Station is the second-busiest

railway station in Scotland. Commuter trains

serve Edinburgh and the surrounding suburbs.

In addition, Edinburgh has a relatively new tram

system.

COST OF LIVING

Scotland has a reasonable cost of living compared to the rest of the United Kingdom and most of the population enjoy a high

standard of living. Edinburgh is much less expensive than London. Living costs in Edinburgh do depend on your location, as

neighborhoods can vary greatly. Edinburgh is a highly sought after place to live, as a result, accommodations are taken quickly. Most

people who relocate prefer to find temporary accommodation (short-term rental) to begin with and take a little time getting to know

the city and discovering the different areas. Below are the median home purchase price and median monthly rent for the city of

Edinburgh.

Median Home Price

£248,000Approx. $307,648 USD

Median Monthly Rent

£2,385Approx. $2,959 USD

Key Metrics




UK VISA BEST PRACTICES

Before moving to the UK for work, you will need to determine

the appropriate visa for your situation and undergo an

application process. You can obtain a visa application form

from the UK Embassy or online. Seeking the assistance of a

professional visa processing agency can simplify the process,

and is highly recommended to ensure your visa acquisition is

both successful and timely.

To obtain a UK visa, you may apply for a visitor visa at any of

the visa application centers within the country. Any other visa

applications, such as a working visa, must be made outside of

the UK, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. It's a good idea

to apply for your visa well before your intended travel date,

since it is difficult to predict how long processing times will

be and what delays might arise during the process. It is also

important to note that you must apply to obtain your own

visa for the UK. A third party cannot apply on your behalf, but

may help you complete the application form.

*This summary is intended for informational purposes only and is not an

authorized guide on how to obtains work authorization

VISA AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS

To work in the UK, an expat has a huge number of different visas to choose from. Make sure that

you take the time to find the right visa for your situation so that you will not be violating any of

the requirements. There are several work-based categories which are part of the UK’s point-based

system for immigration.

Tier 1: High Value Migrant Visas

The High Value Migrant Visa for the UK applies to “exceptionally talented” people such as investors,

entrepreneurs and others. It is designed for highly skilled workers who have made significant contributions in

their field and want to immigrate to the UK to work. In order to qualify for this type of visa you will need to

meet certain criteria on a points-based system.

Tier 2: Skilled Worker Visas

If you are a national of a country outside of the European Economic Area or Switzerland and you have a job

offer from a licensed sponsor and a certificate of sponsorship, as long as you pass the points-based assessment,

you can immigrate to the UK under the Skilled Worker Visa. This visa is for people with specific skills who have

been offered a job in the UK.

DID YOU KNOW?

There are 4 types of UK

Tier 2 Skilled Worker Visas.

Learn more at Gov.uk

CANAIN NA H-ALBA (SCOTTISH LANGUAGE)

One of Europe’s oldest living languages, Scottish is a Celtic

language and is closely related to Cornish and Breton. It’s

called Cymraeg and is a language with entirely regular and

phonetic spelling. Names of places may look complicated but

once you know the rules, you can learn to read and pronounce

Scottish fairly easily.

Although the majority of people living in Scotland can speak

English, the Scottish language continues to thrive. Half a million

people in Scotland can speak Scottish; that’s around 19% of the

population.

Both Scottish and English exist harmoniously in Scotland. Public

bodies, including local councils, health boards, and the Scottish

Government use Scottish as an official language. They provide

services and issue official literature and publicity in Scottish,

as well as in English. Road signs in Scotland are in English and

Scottish.



LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

The city hosts the annual Edinburgh Festival, a series of events that run between the end of July and early September each year. The

best known of these events are the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Edinburgh International Festival, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and

the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Edinburgh residents enjoy the natural wonders that surround the city, as well as the many

modern and historic attractions. Sports enthusiasts can watch traditional European sports, as well as professional teams that play ice

hockey, baseball, and basketball. Edinburgh also has a motorsports team and hosts a marathon.

OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE

Parks and Trails

Arthur's Seat

Blackford Hill

Holyrood Park

Pentland Hills Regional Park

Princes Street Gardens

Historic Sites

Craigmillar Castle

Edinburgh Castle

Holyrood Palace

Inchcolm Abbey

Mary King's Close

Discover More

edinburgh.org

edinburghcastle.gov.uk

scotsman.com

visitedinburgh.com

visitscotland.com

SPORTS

Pro Teams

Edinburgh City FC - Football (Soccer)

Heart of Midlothian - Football (Soccer)

Hibernian - Football (Soccer)

Edinburgh Rugby - Rugby

Scottish National Rugby Union - Rugby

Scottish Cricket Team - Cricket

Major Venues

BT Murrayfield Stadium

Easter Road Stadium

Grange Club

Meadowbank Sports Centre

Murrayfield Ice Rink

Tynecastle Stadium

Fun Attractions

Camera Obscura

Edinburgh Zoo

HMY Britannia

Royal Botanical Gardens

Scotch Whisky Experience



SHOPPING & DINING

Edinburgh Eats

Being one of Scotland’s largest – and most international –

cities, Edinburgh has no shortage of fantastic restaurants

from which to choose. From trendy to quaint to the finest

dining, Edinburgh residents have tons of options. Being a

port city, Edinburgh has attracted cuisine from all around

the globe so that French, Indian, Thai, and other worldly

restaurants land on the lists of best places to eat. Locals rave

about Wildfire, a steakhouse that used locally-sourced foods,

and The Tower, which offers elegant Scottish dining.

A Shopping Paradise

Edinburgh is a top ten retail destinations in the UK. Princes

Street offers huge, flagship stores with an uninterrupted

castle views. The shops on George Street are much more

trendy. Multrees Walk is the epitome of luxury shopping with

boutiques offering wares from top designers. In The West

End, shoppers can buy organic foods and relax in understated

coffee shops. Edinburgh also has many produce and craft

markets, as well as other shopping districts in which to find

unique, locally-made items.

ART & CULTURE

Edinburgh has some wonderful, historic theaters that attract top acts from around the

world. There are also many museums and art galleries in Edinburgh that will engage the

minds of visitors of all ages.

Museums & Galleriesl Dean Galleryl Museum of Childhoodl Museum of Edinburghl National Museum of Scotlandl National War Museuml Our Dynamic Earthl Queen's Galleryl Scottish National Galleryl Scottish National Gallery of Modern Artl Scottish National Portrait Galleryl Surgeon's Halll Writer's Museum

Theaters l C Venuesl Church Hill Theatrel Edinburgh People's Theatrel Edinburgh Playhousel Festival Theatre Edinburghl George Square Theatrel King's Theatrel Royal Lyceum Theatrel Thomas Morton Halll Traverse Theatrel Usher Halll Youth Theatre Arts



EDUCATION IN EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

Edinburgh College

Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh College of Art

Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh, Scotland

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh, Scotland

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

Notable Colleges & UniversitiesThere are 18 nursery, 94 primary, and 23 secondary schools

administered by the City of Edinburgh Council. Edinburgh is home

to The Royal High School, one of the oldest schools in the country

and the world. The city also has several independent, fee-paying

schools including Edinburgh Academy, Fettes College, George Heriot's

School, George Watson's College, Merchiston Castle School, Stewart's

Melville College, and The Mary Erskine School. In August 2013, the

City of Edinburgh Council opened the city's first stand-alone Gaelic

primary school, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce.

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