Edinburgh, Scotland’s charming festival city has so much to offer tourists from all over the world. It is a city of ancient and modern attractions, with sights and sounds for all ages. Edinburgh has to be one of the top cities to visit in the UK, if not Western Europe and millions of visitors go there each year

Situated on the River Forth in the Lothian region in the East of Scotland, Edinburgh has a history dating back thousands of years, with the tourist attractions to prove it. Regarded as one of the cleanest and one of the most beautiful cities in the country, the character and history of Edinburgh is witnessed as soon as you set foot in its city center. The “old town” is characterized by an interwoven collection of architectural styles, running back through the ages. To give an indication of the depth of interest in Edinburgh as a historical landmark, within the old city there are more the 4,000 buildings that have been listed as of historical interest.

The focal point of the old town of Edinburgh is the Royal Mile containing such famous and historical buildings as St Giles Cathedral, the Scottish Law Courts, the Royal Museum pf Scotland among others. Looking down over the “old town” is the world famous Edinburgh Castle looking down over all of the city center, and on all that is both ancient and modern in Edinburgh. Situated in the “old town” is another important historical landmark, Arthur’s Seat in the Palace of Holyrood, an ancient seat of Scottish kings.

It need not be forgotten, Edinburgh is a city of remarkable contrasts. It has been renowned for its tremendous array of arts and culture. In the month of August each year, the city hosts the world famous International Festival, including the Festival Fringe and Tattoo. The city during this time is invaded by many visitors who swell the present population twice over. Taking advantage of a hire can go some way to discovering all the other attractions in Edinburgh area

There is so much going on in Edinburgh that it difficult to keep pace with during the Festival month. The most famous of the events during the festival, is the Military Tattoo. Anyone who has ever visited this spectacular event, held in the very grounds of Edinburgh castle, will have experienced the shivers of excitement as the massed bagpipe bands march in close formation to the shrill of their bagpipes.

Whilst the International Festival is running, there is also the Fringe, where many performing artists from around the world display their fantastic abilities. The International Film Festival is also performed alongside the Fringe, which is renowned as one of the biggest for performing arts. Hiring a car can be an economical means of getting around Edinburgh and its environs. Many firms offer great deals on inclusive insurance, excess, miles, CDW and personal protection insurance. In order to hire a car in the UK, it is absolutely necessary to have a full driving licence (plastic card and the paper copy) as well as a credit card showing the driver’s name alongside a passport. Driving in Edinburgh city centre is best to be avoided due to traffic constraints and lack of parking space an issue

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