1.   The perfect balance of city and country

There are some parts of Edinburgh which, when viewed from photographs alone, would seem hard to believe as being in a capital city. But the beauty of Edinburgh is that it has the perfect mix of cosmopolitan life and green spaces: the Princes Street Gardens, for example, are only a ten minute walk from Edinburgh’s main train station and are perfect for a morning stroll. At the other end of the day, try taking a stroll (or even a jog!) up…