Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland's Topography

Edinburgh is built on hills and valleys, and covered with green parks, lakes (or lochs, as they are called in Scotland) and timeless architecture that make it the perfect city to see on foot. Outside of London, no other city in the United Kingdom has as many buildings that are legally protected because of their historical importance. The city rests on extinct volcanoes (like the famous Arthur's Seat) in an inlet from the North Sea (the Firth of Forth), and every hilltop offers a stunning view of the gloaming, or sunset.

Edinburgh, Scotland's weather year around

Because Edinburgh is caught between the inclement North Atlantic climate and the warmer jets of the Gulf Stream, the city experiences a mixed weather pattern that can range from calm and warm to gray downpours at any time of the year. The winter days are generally short and cold, while the summer days are usually mild. Scotland isn't foggy but it's misty, with a narrow temperature range.

Spring average 49°F.

Summer average 57°F.

Fall average 48°F.

Winter average 40°F.