Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. Historically part of the county of Midlothian (interchangeably Edinburghshire before 1921), it is located in Lothian on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. Edinburgh is Scotland's second-most populous city and the seventh-most populous city in the United Kingdom.

Recognised as the capital of Scotland since at least the 15th century, Edinburgh is the seat of the Scottish Government, the Scottish Parliament and the highest courts in Scotland. The city's Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the monarch in Scotland. The city has long been a centre of education, particularly in the fields of medicine, Scots law, literature, philosophy, the sciences and engineering. It is the second-largest financial centre in the United Kingdom, and the city's historical and cultural attractions have made it the UK's second-most visited tourist destination attracting 4.9 million visits, including 2.4 million from overseas in 2018.

Edinburgh's official population estimates are 488,050 (mid-2016) for the Edinburgh locality, 518,500 (mid-2019) for the City of Edinburgh council area, and 1,339,380 (2014) for the wider city region. Edinburgh lies at the heart of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland city region comprising East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife, Midlothian, Scottish Borders and West Lothian.

The city is the annual venue of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. It is home to national cultural institutions such as the National Museum of Scotland, the National Library of Scotland and the Scottish National Gallery. The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1582 and now one of three in the city, is placed 16th in the QS World University Rankings for 2022. The city is also known for the Edinburgh International Festival and the Fringe, the latter being the world's largest annual international arts festival. Historic sites in Edinburgh include Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the churches of St. Giles, Greyfriars and the Canongate, and the extensive Georgian New Town built in the 18th/19th centuries. Edinburgh's Old Town and New Town together are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, which has been managed by Edinburgh World Heritage since 1999.

GPS: 55° 57′ 10.8″ N, 3° 11′ 20.4″ W

Credits:
This scenery has been extracted from Google Maps, hence all 3D credits goes to Google.
This scenery has been generated with the Google Earth Decoder tool (credits to /u/Jonahex111):
https://www.reddit.com/r/FS2020Creation/comments/j3faaj/google_earth_decoder_now_userfriendly/
This scenery uses this colors light pack (credits to miguel88): https://flightsim.to/file/912/11-colors-lights-pack-from-blender-1-0

Addon history:
v1.0: initial release

Installation:

Download thalixte-edinburgh.7z (https://flightsim.to/download/edinburgh/22840) and thalixte-edinburgh2.7z (https://flightsim.to/download-item/edinburgh/5620). Extract thalixte-edinburgh and thalixte-edinburgh2 folders into the Community folder. Both folders are mandatory for this scenery to display properly.

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Edinburgh

Explore the vibrant capital city of Scotland with the Edinburgh add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Edinburgh, including iconic landmarks like Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. This detailed scenery offers a true-to-life representation of the city, from its historical sites to its modern urban landscape. Download now to experience Edinburgh from a whole new perspective.

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