Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is situated in a striking location on the country’s eastern coast, in the Lothians. The city itself is perched atop rocky crags and extinct volcanic cones. This unique, dramatic location has been continuously inhabited longer than most other parts of northern Europe.

In addition to its setting and historic attractions that draw tourists, Edinburgh has also become a leading European centre for business, education and finance. In fact, after London, it’s the most important of the UK’s financial centres.