Edinburgh / United Kingdom

Scotland's capital and second-largest city, Edinburgh's dramatic windswept hills make it a site to behold. Edinburgh is known for its arts festivals and Hogmanay celebrations, where hundreds of thousands of people come to ring in the New Year. Don't miss the surrounding Scottish lowlands, the coastal villages on the outskirts of the city, Arthur's Seat or the famous Royal Mile, where you can see sites like Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse (the Queen's residence in Scotland).