Edinburgh, "the Athens of the North," is the capital of Scotland, and their second largest city, next to Glasgow.

Edinburgh offers a wide range of attractions to keep the tourists busy. The famous Edinburgh Castle is a must-see during any trip. Other must-see sites are Abbey and Palace of Holyroodhouse, Scott Monument, St Giles' Cathedral, Mary King's Close, Greyfriars Kirkyard, the Edinburgh Zoo and the Royal Botanical Garden.

Edinburgh offers a wide range of restaurants to choose from to satisfy any craving a person may have. You'll find restaurants serving French, Thai, Chinese and Scottish food. There are even several restaurants catering to vegetarians. Whether you have an urge for seafood or some exotic Indian dish, you are sure to find something that will tantalize the taste buds.

When visiting Edinburgh, Mahalo suggests visiting these other pages for more information: Edinburgh Hotels, Edinburgh Restaurants and Edinburgh Tours