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Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and home to about 500,000 people. It is located on the east coast of Scotland near the North Sea.

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What are the benefits of joinig the duke of Edinburgh award?

Constructive and competitive activities for teenagers.

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Because, from the first day to the last it's a real adventure. Every section gives you something different - that's the fun of it! You'll enjoy loads of new experiences, discover talents you never thought you had, challenge yourself and meet loads of people just like you. Plus you'll do things you love and get a kick out of. It's a real buzz!

Then there's all the other stuff…

…like the fact that achieving an Award will give you skills, confidence and a view on life that everyone is looking for, from employers to colleges and universities.

...you're getting recognised for doing things you want to do (and may even be doing already).

...plus you'll make a difference to other people's lives and your community, be fitter and healthier, make new friends and have memories to last you a lifetime.

And above all, it's a great laugh!

The question should really be why wouldn't you bother!

Whats with Judas Mesias's eyes?

He wears contacts. Yes most Luchadors that come to the U.S. do not change their attire often, and most of them wear contacts for there costume.

Who was the duke of Edinburgh in 1954?

Prince Philip has been the Duke of Edinburgh since 20 November 1947

How much money do early interventionists make in Ontario?

Early intervention specialists in Ontario, California earn between $25,300 to $50,050 per year. The median annual salary for this career is $34,529.

Where did burdiehouse Edinburgh get its name?

Burdiehouse gets it's name from Bordeux House from a settlement of French retainers of Mary Queen of Scots. the Burdiehouse burn links to another place where her french contingent settled Little France near one of the places she stayed Craigmillar Castle.

How long is a bus?

A normal school bus would be about 36 ft long from front to the back. A double decker bus would be only 25 ft long. A common city bus would average around 27 ft to 30 ft long. A tourist bus or big coach bus could be up to 32 ft long.

How long to drive from Edinburgh to durham?

From Edinburgh to Durham is nearly 130 miles and would take about 2 hours 45 minutes to drive.

How long to drive from Edinburgh to Madrid?

Around 50 minutes or so, just take the A1 south, turn left at Drem and follow the signs for "Beach" in North Berwick

Is Edinburgh Waverly near Edinburgh airport?

Edinburgh Waverly, the main railway station in Edinburgh, is in the city center. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport lies in a more rural area west of the city. A bus between the two takes 20 to 30 minutes and costs 3 pounds sterling one-way, or 5 pounds sterling round-trip. The bus also stops at Haymarket railway station, which lies between Waverly and the airport.

Why is the city Edinburgh called Auld Reekie in Scottish English?

Translated it means "Old Smoky". A reference to the smoke caused by industrialisation.

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Reek in Scots is smoke in this case. It can also mean smell. Auld Reekie means Old Smoky because of the smoke from the chimneys of the tenements and close packed houses. The Clean Air Act sorted that problem out.

How long to drive from Edinburgh to Oban?

it takes around 3 hours to get from Edinburgh to Oban by car. :)

Who is the first grandson of Elizabeth the second and the duke of Edinburgh?

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh's first born grandson was Peter Phillips(born 15 November 1977) son of Princess Anne, The Princess Royal.

What is the driving time from Edinburgh to stirling?

The actual time may vary according to the traffic and weather. The approximate driving time between these two places is 55 minutes.

What did came first the vehicles or the traffic lights?

Logically, unless there were reasons to control traffic, there would have been no reason to create or install traffic lights. Because "traffic" generally comprises vehicles (motorized or otherwise), the traffic was probably there prior to the lights. Certainly, there were mechanical traffic signals that preceded traffic lights, not to mention traffic officers who once stood at busy intersections to direct traffic on a regular basis.

What is the distance between London and Edinburgh?

The distance directly from London to Edinburgh is approximately 332 miles (535 km).


330.42 miles (531.76 kilometers)

What are the closest airports to Edinburgh?

Well, Edinburgh airport is pretty close, the rest are miles away.

What is the quickest driving route between Portsmouth and Edinburgh?

The distance between the start location and the destination is 446mi, (717km), and will take approximately 7 hours 42 minutes of driving time. 1. Head west on Stanhope Rd toward Commercial Rd 92 ft

2. Turn right to stay on Stanhope Rd 0.2 mi

3. Slight right at Unicorn Rd 154 ft

4. Turn right at A3/Alfred Rd

Continue to follow A3

Go through 1 roundabout 0.7 mi

5. Continue on M275 (signs for M275/M27) 1.8 mi

6. At junction 12, take the M27 (West) exit to Fareham/Southampton 0.4 mi

7. Merge onto M27 17.1 mi

8. Slight left at M3 (signs for London/M3/Winchester) 10.1 mi

9. At junction 9, exit toward A34/Newbury 0.2 mi

10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A34/Winchester Bypass heading to A33/A303/Newbury/Salisbury/Kings Worthy/Andover/Basingstoke/Stockbridge/A30

Continue to follow A34 62.5 mi

11. At Wendlebury Interchange, take the 1st exit onto the M40 ramp to Northampton/Banbury 0.3 mi

12. Merge onto M40 44.5 mi

13. At junction 3a, exit onto M42 toward M6/B'ham (Central)/Solihull/M1 10.7 mi

14. At junction 7, take the M6 (N) exit to Birmingham (C & N) 0.7 mi

15. Merge onto M6 22.7 mi

16. Take the exit onto M6

Entering Scotland 185 mi

17. Continue on A74(M) (signs for Glasgow/Edinburgh) 48.2 mi

18. At junction 13, exit toward Edinburgh/A73/A702/Lanark 0.2 mi

19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto B7078 heading to Carlisle/Edinburgh/Lanark/Biggar/Abington/Crawford/A73/A702/A74(M) 0.2 mi

20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A702

Go through 4 roundabouts 38.7 mi

21. Turn right at A700/W Tollcross

Continue to follow A700 30 ft

22. Continue on Lauriston Pl 0.5 mi

23. Lauriston Pl turns slightly left and becomes Forrest Rd 400 ft

24. Continue on George IV Bridge 289 ft

25. Turn right at Chambers St 0.2 mi

26. Slight left at A7/South Bridge 0.1 mi

How far is it from banff to Edinburgh Scotland?

170 miles taking this route:

  1. Take A947 ABERDEEN, from Banff, to A90 DUNDEE, via A96 towards ABERDEEN, at the junction outside of Aberdeen.
  2. Take A90 to M90 EDINBURGH, and then continue on M90 to the City of Edinburgh, via A90 across the FORTH ROAD BRIDEG and then into the city itself, entering the city on Queensferry Road.