Time Out Edinburgh and Glasgow (6th ed)

Scotland's most visitor-friendly city continues to attract tourists all year-round, and with good reason: its narrow streets and grand buildings combine to make it perhaps the most handsome city in the UK.

However, it's more than merely a museum piece - with lively dining and shopping scenes, there's plenty happening both night and day, and August's various festivals combine to create the largest arts event in the world. *Sightseeing in Edinburgh *Edinburgh hotels *Edinburgh restaurants *Edinburgh bars & pubs *Edinburgh shops *Edinburgh maps