What Are People From Edinburgh Called?

Name: Edinburgh
Address: Western Europe, United Kingdom

Western Europe, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

People from Edinburgh are called:

People from Edinburgh are called Edinburgher.

Demonym:

Edinburgher

Pronunciation:

/ˈɛdɪnbərər/

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About Edinburgh

Capital city of Scotland and seat of the Scottish Government.
Historic city built on volcanic rock formations with Edinburgh Castle at its heart.
UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring medieval Old Town and Georgian New Town.
Major cultural center hosting the world's largest arts festival, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Important center for education, finance, law, and tourism in the UK.

Quick Facts

Population:: 548,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: United Kingdom
Region:: Western Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From Old English 'Eiden's Burgh', meaning 'Eiden's fort' or 'Edwin's fort', named after a 7th-century king.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

London

534 km south

People are called:

Londoner

Belfast

225 km southwest

People are called:

Belfastian

Quick Facts

Population:: 548,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: United Kingdom
Region:: Western Europe

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