Edinburgh ( or ; ) is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. It is located in Lothian on the Firth of Forth's southern shore.

Recognised as the capital of Scotland since at least the 15th century, Edinburgh is home to the Scottish Parliament and the seat of the monarchy in Scotland. Historically part of Midlothian, the city has long been a centre of education, particularly in the fields of medicine, Scots law, literature, the sciences and engineering. It is the third largest financial centre in the UK after London and more recently Glasgow. The city's historical and cultural attractions have made it the United Kingdom's second most popular tourist destination after London, attracting over one million overseas visitors each year.

Edinburgh is Scotland's second most populous city and the seventh most populous in the United Kingdom. The 2016 official population estimates are 464,990 for the city of Edinburgh, 507,170 for the local authority area, and 1,339,380 for the city region as of 2014 (Edinburgh lies at the heart of the proposed Edinburgh and South East Scotland city region).

The city is the annual venue of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. It is home to national 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 four in the city, was placed 17th in the QS World University Rankings in 2013 and 2014. The city is also famous 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, Holyrood Palace, the churches of St. Giles, Greyfriars and the Canongate, and the extensive Georgian New Town, built in the 18th century. 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.

What are the answers to this following set of questions:

1. Which city is the capital of Scotland?
2. How long has it been recognized as the capita?
3. What is the 2016 population for the city?
4. What does it rank ad a tourist destination in the United Kingdom?
5. What is the population for the local authority area?
6. What are some of the National Institutioins located there?
7. Is it famous for any festivals?
8. Can you name any?
9. When was the University of Edinburgh founded?
10. Where is the town located?
11. on what shore?

Numbered answers:
1. Edinburgh
2. since at least the 15th century
3. 464,990
4. second
5. 507,170
6. National Museum of Scotland
7. yes
8. the Edinburgh International Festival
9. in 1582
10. in Lothian
11. the Firth of Forth's southern shore