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Cities in Scotland


Cities in Scotland

Glasgow is the largest city with a population of approximately 620,000 people (more than two million in the metropolitan area) while the capital, Edinburgh, has around 450,000, with Aberdeen next at about 220,000 inhabitants.
  • Edinburgh (Gaelic: Dùn Èideann) - the capital of Scotland, home to the World's largest Arts Festival every August and the First European City of Literature. Most of the city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Aberdeen (Gaelic: Obar Dheathain) - Scotland's third largest city, the Oil & Gas Capital of Europe, home to two universities
  • Dumfries (Gaelic: Dùn Phris) - main town in the southern Scotland/Borders area
  • Dundee (Gaelic: Dùn Dè) - vibrant city with high population of students and one of the most distinct (incomprehensible) accents you'll hear
  • Glasgow (Gaelic: Glaschu) - Scotland's largest city and at one time the largest ship building industry in the world.
  • Inverness (Gaelic: Inbhir Nis) - fast growing capital of the Highlands
  • Stirling (Gaelic: Sruighlea) - a royal fortress city with a vibrant modern outlook. It was granted city status in 2002

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