Edinburgh : Recent accolades and awards
1 st Happiest city in the UK ( Smart Survey , 2021 )
1 st Friendliest city in the UK ( Pardean Resorts , 2021 )
1 st Top beach in Scotland : Portobello ( Holidu , 2021 )
2 nd Most eco-friendly city in the UK ( Natwest , 2021 )
2 nd Top 10 Best student cities in the UK ( Fresh Student Living , 2021 )
4 th Coolest Neighbourhood in the World : Leith ( Time Out , 2121 )
“ Edinburgh is the greatest city in the world . I ’ m not shy to tell anyone that . Where else in the world can you stand on the main shopping street and see a castle on top of a volcano ?”
Greg Stark BSc ( Hons ) Public Sociology
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