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Edinburgh..... A UNESCO World Heritage Site

View from Calton Hill, Dugald Stewart Monument at the right!

Dugald Stewart was a professor at the University of Edinburgh, holding the chair of moral philosophy from 1786 until his death. The Royal Society of Edinburgh commissioned the monument and selected its site in 1830.

 

Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland since at least the 15th century. Edinburgh is home to the Scottish Parliament and the seat of the monarchy in Scotland. The city has long been known as a centre of education, particularly in the fields of medicine, the sciences and engineering.

 

Edinburgh's Old Town and New Town together are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city's historical and cultural attractions have made it the second most popular tourist destination in the United Kingdom after London.

 

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Uploaded on May 15, 2015
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