Edinburgh
United Kingdom • Scotland • Europe
Primary City: Edinburgh
Primary State/Province: City of Edinburgh
Primary Language: English
Population: 888K
GDP: $45B • GDP per capita: $51,178
GAWC Class: 7
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
35.2%
National Capital
Capital city of United Kingdom
Walkable Elite Quarters
Neighborhoods that clear the dense, historic, walkable, elite residential test.
From The Last of the Marylebones. 103 of 4,200+ metros clear the bar.
Key Statistics
Major Teams
6
Total Teams
8
Major Companies
2
Market Cap
$150B
Commuter Rail
341
Universities
3
Michelin Stars
13
Cultural Events
1
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 6 | #T-46 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 8 | #T-116 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 0 | — |
| Major Companies ↗ | 2 | #T-173 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $150B | #131 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 1 | #T-60 |
| Universities ↗ | 3 | #T-75 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 1 | #T-98 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 8 | #T-34 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 1 | #T-149 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 3.0 | #T-78 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 13.0 | #T-102 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 0 | — |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 341 | #11 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 1 | #T-45 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 0 | — |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • Scotland
Heart of Midlothian
Edinburgh • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Scotland
Hibernian
Edinburgh • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Scotland
Livingston
Edinburgh • Level: 1
Rugby Union • Dom. Rugby Union
Edinburgh
Notable Venues2 venues
Rugby Union
Murrayfield Stadium
Edinburgh
Golf
Muirfield
North Berwick
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams2 teams
Football/Soccer • Scotland
Edinburgh City
Edinburgh • Level: 4
Football/Soccer • Scotland
Spartans
Edinburgh • Level: 4
Other Men’s Teams1 team
T20 Cricket • Euro T20 Slam
Edinburgh Castle Rockers
Major Sporting Events
Golf Majors23 events
Open Championship
Golf Major
2013 • Muirfield
Open Championship
Golf Major
2002 • Muirfield
Open Championship
Golf Major
1992 • Muirfield
Open Championship
Golf Major
1987 • Muirfield
Open Championship
Golf Major
1980 • Muirfield
Ryder Cup
Golf International
1973 • Muirfield
Open Championship
Golf Major
1972 • Muirfield
Open Championship
Golf Major
1966 • Muirfield
Open Championship
Golf Major
1959 • Muirfield
Open Championship
Golf Major
1948 • Muirfield
Open Championship
Golf Major
1935 • Muirfield
Open Championship
Golf Major
1929 • Muirfield
Open Championship
Golf Major
1912 • Muirfield
Open Championship
Golf Major
1906 • Muirfield
Open Championship
Golf Major
1901 • Muirfield
Open Championship
Golf Major
1896 • Muirfield
Open Championship
Golf Major
1892 • Muirfield
Open Championship
Golf Major
1889 • Musselburgh
Open Championship
Golf Major
1886 • Musselburgh
Open Championship
Golf Major
1883 • Musselburgh
Open Championship
Golf Major
1880 • Musselburgh
Open Championship
Golf Major
1877 • Musselburgh
Open Championship
Golf Major
1874 • Musselburgh
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lloyds Banking Group | $83B | Public |
| 2 | NatWest Group | $67B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $150B across 2 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Edinburgh • Art Festival
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries3 items
National Museums Scotland
Edinburgh • Archaeology
National Galleries of Scotland
Edinburgh • Art
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh • History
Performing Arts Venues1 item
Edinburgh Playhouse
Edinburgh • Theatre
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks2 items
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Edinburgh • Park/Garden
Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh • Zoo
Landmarks & Civic1 item
Scottish Parliament Building
Edinburgh • Government
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities3 entries
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh • 2 - Major International
Notable Bridge/Tunnel/Dam/Canals1 entry
Forth Bridge
Edinburgh • Bridge - Cantilever
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Edinburgh Waverley
Edinburgh • Intercity Rail Hub
Suburban Rail (341 stations)2 entries
ScotRail
Edinburgh • Suburban Rail
ScotRail
Glasgow • 341 stations
Luxury Hospitality
FTG 5-Star1 entry
The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel
Scotland
FTG 4-Star2 entries
100 Princes Street
Scotland
Prestonfield House Edinburgh
Scotland