Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and covers the northern part of the British Isle. The official language of Scotland is English, but a specific "Scottish dialect" of English is spoken here. The capital of Scotland is the city of Edinburgh, the second most populated city in this country. This article will tell you more about it.
Origin of the name of the city of Edinburgh
The root of the name "edin" most likely has a Celtic origin and originates from the Cumbrian language or its dialect, which was spoken by the ancient inhabitants of this territory. The ancient Scots were the Iron Age Celtic tribes known to the Romans as the Votadini and later as the Gododdin. The word "eding" is recorded in the ancient Welsh epics.
Capital of Scotland
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and one of its 32 counties. The city is located in Lothian (a historical region in southeastern Scotland) on the south shore of the Firth of Forth.
Edinburgh has becomethe capital of Scotland in the early fifteenth century and is the birthplace of the Scottish Parliament and the monarchy. The city has long been a center of education, especially in medicine, Scottish law, literature, science and technology. It is the second largest financial center in the UK, and the city's historical and cultural attractions have made it the second most popular tourist destination in the United Kingdom, attracting over a million overseas visitors each year.
It is one of the most populous cities in the UK: it is the second most populous city in Scotland and the seventh most populous in the United Kingdom. The number of inhabitants of this administrative center is more than 460,000 people, and with the surrounding areas more than a million. Many are interested: Glasgow or Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, but Glasgow is the largest city of this magnificent country and is not the capital.
Economy of the Scottish capital
Edinburgh is the second economic center in the UK after London and has the highest percentage of professionals in the UK, with 43% of the population holding an advanced degree or professional qualification. According to the Center for International Competitiveness, it is the most competitive major city in the United Kingdom. It recorded the highest salary level in the UK after London, with an average salary of £57,594 in 2015. It was named the best European city for attracting directforeign investment according to the influential edition of the Financial Times. In the 19th century, Edinburgh was known as a center for banking, book publishing and brewing.
Today its economy is based mainly on financial services, scientific research, higher education and tourism. In March 2010 unemployment in Edinburgh was relatively low at 3.6% and remains consistently below the Scottish average of 4.5%.
Tourism
Tourism is also an important element in the city's economy. Tourists enjoy visiting historical sites such as Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse and the Old and New Towns (World Heritage Sites). The number of guests increases in August every year during the Edinburgh Festivals, which attract 4.4 million visitors and generate more than £100 million for the capital's economy. In northern Scotland, the Celtic culture is partially preserved, and the population of this region speaks the Gaelic language, which is related to the Celtic. However, no more than one hundred thousand people are native speakers of this language.
