the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
"Edinburgh serves as the vibrant capital of Scotland, situated in the Lothian Region on the south bank of the Firth of Forth."
The capital city of Scotland.
"Edinburgh is the vibrant capital city of Scotland where many historic attractions are located."
The name Edinburgh comes from the combination of an ancient Celtic place name meaning "stronghold" or possibly a personal name and the Old English word for castle. This English version was likely created as a direct translation of the original Welsh phrase Din Eidyn to describe the fortified city located there.