Edinburgh

United KingdomScotland 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

Capital City
#114

Global Rank

24.3

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

Sports

Major League Teams/Venues

Football/SoccerScotland

Heart of Midlothian

EdinburghLevel: 1

Football/SoccerScotland

Hibernian

EdinburghLevel: 1

Football/SoccerScotland

Livingston

EdinburghLevel: 1

Rugby UnionDom. Rugby Union

Edinburgh

Notable Venues2 venues

Rugby Union

Murrayfield Stadium

Edinburgh

Golf

Muirfield

North Berwick

Other Teams

Football/Soccer Teams2 teams

Football/SoccerScotland

Edinburgh City

EdinburghLevel: 4

Football/SoccerScotland

Spartans

EdinburghLevel: 4

Other Men’s Teams1 team

T20 CricketEuro T20 Slam

Edinburgh Castle Rockers

Major Sporting Events

Golf Majors23 events

Open Championship

Golf Major

2013Muirfield

Open Championship

Golf Major

2002Muirfield

Open Championship

Golf Major

1992Muirfield

Open Championship

Golf Major

1987Muirfield

Open Championship

Golf Major

1980Muirfield

Ryder Cup

Golf International

1973Muirfield

Open Championship

Golf Major

1972Muirfield

Open Championship

Golf Major

1966Muirfield

Open Championship

Golf Major

1959Muirfield

Open Championship

Golf Major

1948Muirfield

Open Championship

Golf Major

1935Muirfield

Open Championship

Golf Major

1929Muirfield

Open Championship

Golf Major

1912Muirfield

Open Championship

Golf Major

1906Muirfield

Open Championship

Golf Major

1901Muirfield

Open Championship

Golf Major

1896Muirfield

Open Championship

Golf Major

1892Muirfield

Open Championship

Golf Major

1889Musselburgh

Open Championship

Golf Major

1886Musselburgh

Open Championship

Golf Major

1883Musselburgh

Open Championship

Golf Major

1880Musselburgh

Open Championship

Golf Major

1877Musselburgh

Open Championship

Golf Major

1874Musselburgh

Top Companies

#CompanyValuationType
1Lloyds Banking Group$83BPublic
2NatWest Group$67BPublic

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
#51

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#735

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#1735

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

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