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The University of Edinburgh
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166 Reviews
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No.14 of Best Things to Do in EdinburghOpening hours of The University of Edinburgh
Free entry
Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hours
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Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, United KingdomMap
Phone:Ticket inquiry：+44-131-6501000
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The University of Edinburgh is located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, UK. It is a world-class university established in 1583 and the sixth oldest comprehensive university in the English-speaking world. The University of Edinburgh has produced 16 Nobel Prize winners and 3 British Prime Ministers.
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Show More ReviewsThe University of Edinburgh is a famous British federal institution of higher learning. It has an old school district with hundreds of years of history. The university is full of classical buildings. The tall buildings are very beautiful. The school is also a free place to visit, and there are connecting areas between different buildings.