Edinburgh, the cultural capital of Scotland, is a city of astonishing contrasts. Here, you will come across crowds of trendy youths out clubbing and groups of bagpipe players, wearing the traditional Scottish kilt. The climate is sometimes less than pleasant, but the Scots don’t let it bother them. You will always find plenty of activity in the city streets. Edinburgh prides itself on hosting numerous artistic events throughout the year, such as the Fringe Festival, famous the world over. Taking place in August, it brings together over 500 shows of all kinds, attracting thousands of visitors to the town. When discovering this modern and multicultural capital, the number of historical sites that you can visit will also captivate you, such as the ancient stronghold of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland’s most famous landmark. Finally, the rest of this magical, sumptuous country is not to be missed, as attested by its most ancient legends.