Edinburgh

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/edinburgh

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Edinburgh?Eastern Scotland, situated on the Firth of Forth
2. How many people live in Edinburgh?Approximately 506,500 (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Edinburgh?Approximately 103 square miles (264 square kilometers)
4. What is the capital of Edinburgh?Yes, capital of Scotland
5. What makes Edinburgh a special city in Scotland?Edinburgh is Scotland's capital and is famous for its historic castle, its hills, and its lively festivals.
6. Why is the Royal Mile important?The Royal Mile is a historic street that links Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and is full of shops, museums, and old buildings.

Firth of Forth: A large estuary on the east coast of Scotland, forming a significant geographical feature of Edinburgh's location.
Scottish Enlightenment: An 18th-century period of intellectual and scientific flourishing in Scotland, with Edinburgh as a key center.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A place recognized by UNESCO for its outstanding universal value, requiring protection and preservation.
Devolved Legislature: A body that has been granted powers by a central government to make laws on specific matters within a region.