
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
About this book
Edinburgh has long had a proud and distinctive identity as the capital city of Scotland. Throughout its history it has been renowned as a home of science, education, literature and culture, and today the city hosts the world-famous Edinburgh Festival every year. It's the home of the Scottish Parliament and is a leading financial centre. Its beautiful architectural heritage, with the medieval Old Town alongside the elegant Georgian New Town, is matched by its remarkable natural setting, with the skyline of the city dominated by the extinct volcano of Arthur's Seat. In this book local author Lisa Sibbald takes the reader on a fascinating A–Z tour of the city's history, exploring its streets and byways, to tell the story of its buildings, places and people along the way. Fully illustrated throughout, A–Z of Edinburgh will appeal to all those with an interest in the capital city of Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access A-Z of Edinburgh by Lisa Sibbald in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in History & Scottish History. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Introduction
- Ann Street
- Arthur’s Seat
- Barrace Steps
- James Miranda Barry
- Bay City Rollers
- Alexander Graham Bell
- Deacon Brodie
- Burke and Hare
- Calton Hill
- Camera Obscura
- Candlemaker Row
- Charlotte Square
- Closes
- Sean Connery
- Craigmillar Castle
- Dean Village
- Dolly the Sheep
- Arthur Conan Doyle
- Duddingston
- Edinburgh Castle
- Edinburgh Rock
- Festivals
- Flodden Wall
- Floral Clock
- Gabriel’s Road
- The Georgian House
- Gladstone’s Land
- Grassmarket
- Greyfriars Bobby
- Hogmanay
- Holyrood Park
- Elsie Inglis
- Jenners
- Kilns
- Lauriston Castle
- Leith
- Eric Liddell
- Mary King’s Close
- Mary, Queen of Scots
- The Mound
- John Napier of Merchiston
- National Galleries of Scotland
- National Monument of Scotland
- National Museum of Scotland
- The New Town
- One o’Clock Gun
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Eduardo Paolozzi
- Portobello
- Princes Street
- Queen Mary’s Bath House
- Ramsay Garden
- Ian Rankin
- J. K. Rowling
- Royal Botanic Garden
- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
- Royal Mile
- St Cecilia’s Hall
- St Giles Cathedral
- The Scott Monument
- Scottish Parliament
- Sheep Heid Inn
- Sibbald Walk
- James Young Simpson
- Robert Louis Stevenson
- Surgeons’ Hall
- Trams
- Tron Kirk
- University of Edinburgh
- Usher Hall
- The Vennel
- Victoria Street and Victoria Terrace
- Water of Leith
- The Witches Well
- Xmas
- Younger’s Brewery
- Zeppelin Air Raid
- Zoo
- Acknowledgements
- Bibliography
- About the Author