Edinburgh is a city that takes its place as the capital of Scotland. Located in the east of the country and near the North Sea, this city is the second largest city in the country. This city, which has the most beautiful appearance in Europe, contains many works and architectural structures from the Middle Ages and Georgian periods. It is seen that the level of culture increased considerably with the Scottish Enlightenment. This city, where we are accustomed to seeing traces of the past, was built on rocks. There are many historical and touristic areas in the city. In this way, it can be seen that the city has developed considerably. When we look at the level of education in the city, there are four universities in the city. These are the University of Edinburgh, Herriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Napier University and Queen Margaret University. New Town has managed to earn the title of Athens of the North thanks to its classical style architecture.