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Edinburgh (other)
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland. Edinburgh may also refer to: * Edinburgh Airport * University of Edinburgh * Edinburgh Agreement (1992), a political compromise reached to accommodate Denmark's objections to the Maastricht Treaty * Edinburgh Agreement (2012), an agreement over the terms of the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence * ''Edinburgh'' (novel), a novel by author Alexander Chee * '' Edinburgh: Picturesque Notes'', a 1878 travel book by Robert Louis Stevenson * Livingston (basketball), a now defunct Scottish basketball team, named Edinburgh in 1977–1987 * County of Edinburgh, the formal name of Midlothian until 1890 People * Duke of Edinburgh * Justin Edinburgh (1969–2019), English footballer Places Australia * Edinburgh, South Australia * RAAF Base Edinburgh Canada * Edinburgh Island, Nunavut, Canada * New Edinburgh, Nova Scotia * New Edinburgh, Ontario New Zealand * Dunedin, Otago, named after Edinburgh using the Gaelic name South Africa * E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edinburgh
Edinburgh ( ; gd, Dùn Èideann ) is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 Council areas of Scotland, council areas. Historically part of the county of Midlothian (interchangeably Edinburghshire before 1921), it is located in Lothian on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. Edinburgh is Scotland's List of towns and cities in Scotland by population, second-most populous city, after Glasgow, and the List of cities in the United Kingdom, seventh-most populous city in the United Kingdom. Recognised as the capital of Scotland since at least the 15th century, Edinburgh is the seat of the Scottish Government, the Scottish Parliament and the Courts of Scotland, highest courts in Scotland. The city's Holyrood Palace, Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the Monarchy of the United Kingdom, British monarchy in Scotland. The city has long been a centre of education, particularly in the fields of medicine, Scots law, Scottish law, literature, philosophy, the sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edinburgh, Mpumalanga
Edinburgh is a town in Ehlanzeni District Municipality in the Mpumalanga Mpumalanga () is a province of South Africa. The name means "East", or literally "The Place Where the Sun Rises" in the Swazi, Xhosa, Ndebele and Zulu languages. Mpumalanga lies in eastern South Africa, bordering Eswatini and Mozambique. It ... province of South Africa. References Populated places in the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality {{Mpumalanga-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dunedin (other)
Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand. Dunedin may also refer to: Places * Dunedin, Ontario, Canada * Dunedin (New Zealand electorate), a former electorate, 1853–1905 * Edinburgh, whose Scottish Gaelic name is ''Dùn Èideann'' * Dunedin, Florida, United States Other * Dunedin River, a river in British Columbia, Canada * Dunedin Consort, an Edinburgh-based baroque music ensemble founded in 1996 * HMS ''Dunedin'', a Royal Navy light cruiser in the Second World War * ''Dunedin'' (ship), the first commercial ship with refrigeration equipment * Dunedin City AFC, a former New Zealand football club * Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study (a.k.a. the Dunedin Study), a detailed study of human health, development and behaviour, based at the University of Otago in New Zealand See also * Edinburgh (other) * Dúnedain, a race of men in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium * Duneedon a.k.a. Don Edon, a character in the children's ed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HMS Edinburgh
Six ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS ''Edinburgh'', for the Scotland, Scottish city of Edinburgh. In addition, one ship of the Royal Navy has carried the similar name HMS ''Duke of Edinburgh''. HMS ''Edinburgh'' * was a 32-gun fifth rate, originally the Scottish ship ''Royal William''. She was transferred from the Royal Scottish Navy in 1707, and was sunk as a Breakwater (structure), breakwater in 1709. *HMS ''Edinburgh'' was a 70-gun third rate launched in 1666 as . She was renamed HMS ''Edinburgh'' in 1721, rebuilt twice in 1721 and 1744, before being broken up in 1771. * was a 74-gun third rate launched in 1811. She was converted to screw propulsion in 1846 before being sold in 1865. * was a , built as HMS ''Majestic'', but renamed two days before being launched in 1882. She was sold in 1910. * was a light cruiser launched in 1939. She was damaged by a torpedo and then scuttled in the Barents Sea in mid-1942. * was a Type 42 destroyer launched in 1983 and deco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edinburgh Peak
Edinburgh Peak is the highest mountain in Gough Island, South Atlantic Ocean. Geography This high peak is the highest point of a ridge that runs in a roughly NW/SE direction in the central area of Gough Island. Slightly lower Expedition Peak is located close to it. The island is part of the Tristan da Cunha Archipelago, an outlying territory of the United Kingdom. The mountain is an extinct volcano which erupted about 2,400 years ago. See also *List of islands by highest point *List of mountains and hills of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha References External linksLetters from a small island - Edinburgh Peak 3 - 1 Gough 56, 28 March to 3 April Volcanoes of Tristan da Cunha Mountains and hills of British Overseas Territories Extinct volcanoes {{TristandaCunha-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edinburgh Hill
Edinburgh Hill is a narrow point projecting 650 m from the east coast of Varna Peninsula, Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica into McFarlane Strait and ending up in a conspicuous rocky hill of elevation 180 m. The point forms the northwest side of the entrance to Moon Bay. The area was visited by early 19th century sealers. The feature is named after the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. Location The point is located at which is 13.15 km northwest of Renier Point, 7.52 km east of Miziya Peak, 2 km south-southwest of Inott Point, and 7 km southwest of Yovkov Point, Greenwich Island Greenwich Island (variant historical names ''Sartorius Island'', ''Berezina Island'') is an island long and from (average ) wide, lying between Robert Island and Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands. Surface area . The name Greenwic .... British mapping in 1968, Spanish in 1991, and Bulgarian in 2005 and 2009. Maps * L.L. Ivanov et al. Ant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edinburgh Of The Seven Seas
Edinburgh of the Seven Seas is the main settlement of the island of Tristan da Cunha, in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, an overseas territory of the United Kingdom, in the South Atlantic Ocean. Locally, it is referred to as The Settlement or The Village. Edinburgh of the Seven Seas is regarded as the most remote permanent settlement on Earth, located over 1,500 miles (2400 kilometres) from the nearest human settlement, on Saint Helena. History The settlement was founded on the island of Tristan da Cunha in 1816 by a Sergeant William Glass from Kelso, Scottish Borders after the UK annexed Tristan da Cunha. A military garrison was maintained on the islands as a guard against any French attempts to rescue Napoleon, who was imprisoned on Saint Helena. The military garrison remained until the end of World War II. It is named after Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, the second son of Queen Victoria, in honour of his visit to the island in 1867. Edinburgh of the Sev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edinburg, Virginia
Edinburg is a town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,041 at the 2010 census. History The Bowman-Zirkle Farm, Campbell Farm, Clem-Kagey Farm, Edinburg Historic District, Edinburg Mill, Dr. Christian Hockman House, Lantz Mill, and John Miley Maphis House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Before becoming incorporated in 1852, Edinburg was also previously known by the names of Shryock and Stony Creek. The name "Shryock" was used by Prince Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach in 1825 to describe Edinburg as he passed through the Shenandoah Valley. Geography Edinburg is located at (38.822558, −78.565362). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.9 km2), all of it land. Transportation U.S. Route 11 is the main road passing through Edinburg, serving as Main Street. Virginia State Route 185 connects US 11 to Interstate 81, which travels north–south just w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edinburg, Texas
Edinburg ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. Its population was 74,569 as of the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census, and in 2019, its estimated population was 101,170, making it the second-largest city in Hidalgo County, and the third-largest city in the larger Rio Grande Valley (Texas), Rio Grande Valley region. Edinburg is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metropolitan area, McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen Metropolitan Area, Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas. History In 1908, John Closner, William Briggs, Argyle McAllen, Plutarco de la Viña, and Dennis B. Chapin developed a new community at this site. The town square was located at the current crossroads of U.S. Highway 281 and Texas State Highway 107, State Highway 107. The town was named "Chapin" in honor of one of the developers. A local myth relates that Edinburg became the county seat of Hidalgo County in a dramatic, nighttime covert operation in whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edinburgh, Ohio
Edinburgh (also spelled Edinburg) is a ghost town in Delaware County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. It was located in Scioto Township, but the precise location of the extinct town is unknown to the GNIS. History Edinburg(h) was originally called Fairview, and under the latter name was settled around 1815. The town at first grew rapidly, but with construction of the railroad, business activity shifted to nearby Ostrander, and the town's population dwindled. References Geography of Delaware County, Ohio Ghost towns in Ohio {{DelawareCountyOH-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edinburg, New Jersey
Edinburg, also known as Edinburgh, is an unincorporated community located within West Windsor Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. The community is located at the junction of Old Trenton Road ( County Routes 526 and 535 __NOTOC__ Year 535 ( DXXXV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Belisarius without colleague (or, less frequently, year 12 ...), Edinburg Road (CR 526), and Windsor Road ( CR 641). In October 2019, the Historical Society of West Windsor published an online museum exploring the history of West Windsor- including that of Edinburg. References West Windsor, New Jersey Unincorporated communities in Mercer County, New Jersey Unincorporated communities in New Jersey {{MercerCountyNJ-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edinboro University Of Pennsylvania
PennWest Edinboro is a campus of Pennsylvania Western University, a multi-campus public university in Pennsylvania. Located in the town of Edinboro, the campus has more than 4,600 enrolled students. History Edinboro University was founded as the Edinboro Academy, a private training school for Pennsylvania teachers in 1857, by the region's original Scottish settlers. It is the oldest training institution west of the Allegheny Mountains and the second oldest in all of Pennsylvania. In the beginning, Edinboro modestly consisted of one two-story building, six classrooms, three instructors, 110 students and a principal. That original building Academy Hall is currently used as the undergraduate admissions office. In 1861, the Edinboro Academy affiliated with the state government of Pennsylvania to become the second State Normal School in Pennsylvania, occasionally known as the Northwest State Normal School. In 1914, the state purchased the school from the original stockholders an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
