Edinburgh
United Kingdom · Europe · 540K people
Compact, hilly Scottish capital with a famous summer festival scene.
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Ranked #47 of 123 overall · 55.95, -3.19
Full scorecard
Cost of living5.0
Safety8.0
Environment & air quality8.0
Public transport7.0
Climate4.0
Healthcare8.0
Internet & connectivity8.0
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