Edinburgh Photography Guide
Scotland
City Photos
There are many ways to photograph Edinburgh, from walking tours to open-top bus excursions. Whatever your choice it’s sure to bring Edinburgh’s history to life, there is simply no shortage of options for the avid photographer. If it is business or pleasure that brings you to the city, there is plenty to satisfy an itchy shutter release finger. If you've a special interest in architecture and are willing to pack a tripod you'll find that the city warmly nicknamed Auld Reekie contains some of the world's most varied building designs.
Offering year round entertainment for photographers it is renowned for the annual Military Tattoo and Festival, a compilation of official and independent events held yearly usually in the first 3 weeks in August. The Edinburgh International Festival stages one of the finest celebrations of the arts, and puts Edinburgh as the centre of attention for audiences from around the world.
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Scotland's Capital - A Guide In The Right Direction
As well as enjoying spectacular natural landscapes and the most captivating castles in the world, Scotland's past is rampant with passion. Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city and is the second largest Scottish city situated in the south-east of Scotland, located on the east coast of the central belt. Due to its rugged surroundings and huge collection of historical buildings, including many stone dwellings Edinburgh enjoys a status as one of the most picturesque cities in Europe. The beautiful city is a captivating place for a winter white break.
With Scotland's famous castle dominating the city skyline, Traditional or contemporary, there is ample to see and do, not forgetting the lively Christmas and New Year celebrations, it has it all and offers boundless photographic opportunities. What’s more, the surrounding coast and countryside of East, West and Midlothian is perfect for bracing beach walks and refreshing rambles along the Pentland Hills and country parks
