Edinburgh

With its parliament, a world-renowned arts festival, a burgeoning film industry, and New Year celebrations that are getting ever more exciting, Edinburgh is a destination not to be missed. This new Cadogan City Guide captures all the energy and optimism of a city that's on a roll. 15 maps.

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From the winding stairways and alleys of the Old Town to the Georgian splendour of the New Town - takes a hike up Arthur's Seat and along Salisbury Crags - walks the length of the Royal Mile, from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace - samples the finest malt whiskies and makes the most of the late Scottish opening hours - goes shopping in Princes Street and visits the galleries at the Mound 'there is much pleasure to be had striding along grand old Edinburgh or Arbroath stone pavements, looking up at hardy, handsome, rain-washed grey stone buildings capped with lofty stone chimneys and shining slate roofs. And, if you are made of sturdy stuff, the city can look even better in the rain or with its proud buildings braving it through autumn mists and winter snows'