Explore lesser-known facts about Edinburgh, its rich history, unique traditions, and intriguing legends.
These ready-to-use worksheets are perfect for teaching kids about Edinburgh, which is the capital city of Scotland and home to around 450,000 people. Its famous Edinburgh Castle is built on the ruins of an extinct volcano.Download includes the following worksheets...
TheEncyclopædia Britannica, the world's oldest surviving encyclopedia and one of the most scholarly of encyclopaedias, was first published between 1768 and 1771 in Edinburgh. The first nine editions (out of fifteen so far) were all edited in Scotland. From 1901 it was edited conjointly in ...
Edinburgh Castle is one of the most famous historical landmarks in Europe! In this lesson, learn about the history and construction of this unique castle in Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland Scotland is a European country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is mostly surrounded by water, othe...
Edinburgh: The capital city of Scotland since 1437 is known for its castle and the Royal mile. The International Fringe Festival in the city attracts more than 250,000 visitors every year! Edinburgh Castle Windsor: This quaint town in Southern England is also known for its castle, which is ...
Historical trivia about Scotland King James IV (1473-1413) is said to have paid people to let him remove their teeth! As there weren’t anesthetics at that time, I wonder how much people wanted to endure his experiment? Edinburgh was the first city in the world to have its own fire bri...
Edinburgh is one of the key cultural locations in Scotland, home to many notable monuments and important locations, including Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle and, of course, Edinburgh Zoo. Thomas Gillespie, a lawyer from Edinburgh, was the one responsible for the founding of the zoo, and he ...
Scotland is an amazing place everyone shouldn’t miss to ignore. The country is excellent for its exports such as shortbread, textiles, and whiskies.
Also in Scotland is Edinburgh Castle that sits on top of Castle Rock. Its ownership was transferred many times between the Scottish and the English during the First and Second Wars of Scottish Independence. Located in Andalusia, Spain, the Alhambra was built in the 13th century by the Emirate...
a huge bonus for a film like "Braveheart." Scenes set at Edinburgh Castle and the Battle of Falkirk were filmed in Ireland, but the filmmakers knew better than to try and find a substitute for the Scottish Highlands. Mountainous areas that were used in "Highlander" such as Glencoe and Loc...