Edinburgh has been the capital of Scotland since 1492, and is located on the eastern coast of the country. Edinburgh has two distinct towns, Old Town and New Town. Old Town Edinburgh maintains many medieval and Reformation-era architectural sites, while New Town was built in the 18th century to handle overcrowding. Edinburgh is home to Edinburgh Castle and the Edinburgh Festival, the largest performing arts festival in the world. Edinburgh is also known for its beer brewing, its tourism, and its football and rugby clubs. Edinburgh has an estimated population of over 300,000 residents, and is known for its atypically mild weather.
