10 Reason to Choose Edinburgh

1. Vibrancy

A modern and dynamic city, bustling with life and enterprise

2. Culture

A World Heritage site, with stunning architecture and wonderful galleries, museums, theatres and arts venues

3. People

The people are warm, helpful and friendly with a strong tradition of service and professionalism

4. Choice

A wide choice of world class conference venues and hotels, over half of which are within two miles of the city centre

5. Attractions

A compact city centre, ideal for walking, and the new Edinburgh city pass gives free admission to over 25 visitor attractions

6. Festivals

The festival capital of Europe, with a dazzling array of spring, summer, Christmas and Hogmanay events

7. Restaurants

More restaurants per head of population than any other city in Britain, catering for all tastes

8. Innovation

A centre of excellence in the fields of medicine, finance, research, science & technology, architecture and the arts, and has been designated the first UNESCO City of Literature

9. Weather

The weather is temperate, with annual rainfall the same as Rome, Frankfurt and New York, and enjoys clear, crisp, sunny days in spring and autumn

10. Access

The airport is only 8 miles (12km) from the city centre, with over 100 direct air routes around the world including New York JFK, and high-speed rail links to all major cities in Britain