Edinburgh is a city full of character, unrivalled views, fascinating history, top restaurants and bars and it is home to some of the world’s best cultural events.
When it comes to reasons we love Scotland’s Capital, the list is endless. But here are 10 top reasons why we think it’s the best place in the world.
![Edinburgh has a great range of markets in Stockbridge and Leith with a range of stalls and local produce. And the offering is set to get even better as the first permanent 7-day-a-week street food market is set to open.](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjlhMjFkNDU4LTIyNjUtNGU4OC1hYzFiLTUzNTM5ZjQ4M2I0ODoxNjQwNTQzNy1mMjZlLTQxYmQtYTE0OS01NWRhYzc1NWFhZTM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
9. Amazing markets
Edinburgh has a great range of markets in Stockbridge and Leith with a range of stalls and local produce. And the offering is set to get even better as the first permanent 7-day-a-week street food market is set to open. Photo: Supplied
![Not only does Edinburgh have many big name brands opening stores in the city centre, with the likes of COS and Space NK set to move into the St James Quarter this year, but it also has some of the best independent businesses and charity shops.](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmQ4MTBjYzNiLTNmODAtNGQ4OC1hNzA3LWMzMzFmODhhNGNmMDo4N2QyNDNkMS0yZDExLTQ3ZGUtOWMwZi1iNzllMzhmYWM5ZjQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
10. City centre shopping
Not only does Edinburgh have many big name brands opening stores in the city centre, with the likes of COS and Space NK set to move into the St James Quarter this year, but it also has some of the best independent businesses and charity shops. Photo: John Devlin