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About Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, one of the countries that make up the United Kingdom. Founded in the 9th century, Edinburgh’s long history and rich culture provide travelers an unforgettable experience. Edinburgh is located in southern Scotland, on the eastern seaboard.
![[Image: Map of Edinburgh]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c9/Edinburgh_map.png)
Transportation
Edinburgh is home to Scotland’s biggest and most active airport, so flying to Edinburgh is simple. The Waverly railway station makes train travel easy and convenient too. Once you have arrived, there is little need for transportation, as Edinburgh is a very walkable city. However, if you do not wish to walk, buses are the best means of travel, particularly Lothian Buses.
For travel accommodations, visit lothianbuses.co.uk, and to plan a bus tour, visit edinburghtour.com.
![[Image: Buses]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/SN55_BNV_entering_Princes_St%2C_08_May_2013.JPG)
Climate
Like much of Scotland, Edinburgh has cool winters cool summers, with temperature rarely rising above 80°F and rarely falling below freezing . Rain is consistent year-round, averaging about 10 rainy days each month. Edinburgh’s proximity to the ocean and its northerly location means sea-breezes and cold sea fogs, which are known as a haar, are common.
![[Image: Haar]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/Haar_forth_rail_bridge.jpg)
Month by Month Statistics
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average High °F | 44.6 | 45.5 | 49.1 | 53.2 | 58.5 | 63.0 | 66.4 | 66.0 | 61.7 | 55.6 | 49.3 | 44.6 | 54.8 |
| Average Low °F | 34.5 | 34.7 | 37.0 | 39.7 | 44.2 | 49.5 | 52.7 | 52.5 | 48.9 | 43.7 | 38.7 | 34.3 | 42.5 |
| Average Number of Rainy Days | 12.5 | 9.4 | 9.9 | 8.8 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 10.2 | 12.4 | 11.2 | 11.4 | 124 |
