Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and was founded before the 7^th century. It becomes a city in 1889 and occupies an area of 264 square kilometres. The city is Scotland's second most populous city and the seventh most populous in the United Kingdom. As in 2018, the population is 518,500 and most of them uses English and Scottish languages to communicate. The main religion here is Christian and there are many churches located in the city.

The economy has developed tremendously and becomes the centre outside England. The main economy in Edinburgh is tourism and education. The city has long been a centre of education, particularly in the fields of medicine, Scots law, literature, philosophy, the sciences and engineering. Besides that, the historical and cultural attractions have made it the United Kingdom's second most popular tourist destination attracting 1.75 million visits from overseas in 2016.

Best time to fly from Cebu to Edinburgh

The best time to visit Edinburgh is June until August when the average high temperatures. During this time, the city has a peak tourism season and various festivals are held mostly in August. Besides this peak season, visitors are also recommended to come during April until May. The weather is not too hot and cold and hotel prices and airfare deals are lower and tourists do not flock up.

Main airports available in Cebu and Edinburgh

Mactan–Cebu International Airport – The Mactan–Cebu International Airport is an international airport that serves the city of Cebu and connects the city with many countries. The airport is located in Lapu-Lapu City on Mactan Island and has been the second busiest international airport in the Philippines. It was opened in the mid-1960s and occupied an area of 797 hectares. Besides that, the airport has two terminals that handle both domestic and international destinations.

Edinburgh International Airport – Located in the Ingliston area of the City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Airport is an airport was the busiest airport in Scotland in 2018, handling over 14.3 million passengers in that year. It was also the sixth-busiest airport in the United Kingdom by total passengers in 2018. Besides Edinburgh, the international airport also serves Glasgow, Lothian, Fife, the Scottish Borders and Central Scotland. Owned and operated by Global Infrastructure Partners, the airport has one runway and one passenger terminal.

Climate pattern in Cebu and Edinburgh

Edinburgh has a temperate and maritime climate. The weather of Edinburgh is cool and moist, cloudy and rainy, being influenced by the ocean. The daily average temperature ranges from 4 °C (39 °F) in January to 15 °C (59 °F) in July and August. During the winter season, which is from December to February, Edinburgh experiences mild winter with snowfalls and light frosts. Spring is from March to May and the temperature is cold and still freezing in May. The wind becomes a little less frequent and the sun shines a bit more often. From June to August, the summer season is cool and the maximum temperature is 19 °C and the highest temperature were 31 °C in 1975. Autumn season occurs from September to November and the weather becomes cloudy, rainy and windy.

Highlights attractions in Edinburgh

• Edinburgh Museum - Edinburgh museum comprises 14 venues and 200 historical monuments. It is one of the notable and historical museums in Edinburg and housed in Huntly House. One of the highlights is a Victorian palace made of wrought iron and glass and a modern sandstone fortress with a striking circular tower. Besides that, there is also the famous Dolly the cloned sheep and the exhibitions of fashion and cultures. The entrance fee is free in and out and also complimentary for all galleries.
• Scottish National Gallery - Scottish National Gallery is placed at grand Neoclassical temple in Princes Square Gardens. The gallery displays the national collection of fine art and masterworks by art history heroes Raphael, Botticelli, Turner, Monet and Van Gogh. Also, there is a fantastic collection of Scottish art and the most prominent portraits by 18th-century genius Allan Ramsay.
• Edinburgh Castle - Edinburgh Castle is one of the main attractions that attract the most tourists. The castle was built on a rock formed as a result of millennia of glacial erosion. There is a guided tour which consumes around 2 to 3 hours explaining the complex of buildings and the history behind each battle and sieges. At 1 pm, the boom of the One O'clock Gun can be heard by tourists and has been a familiar sound for 155 years.