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Edinburgh is the capital
city, and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
The Old and New Towns of the city constitute a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Edinburgh is the largest tourist destination in Scotland, and the second
largest in the United Kingdom after London. The cities' major tourist attractions
include Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Zoo, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Our
Dynamic Earth and the Royal Mile. It has three universities including the
University of Edinburgh founded in 1583.
Glasgow is the largest city in the country, and the second largest tourist
destination after Edinburgh. Its attractions include the Burrell Collection,
Glasgow Cathedral, the Glasgow Science Centre and the Kelvingrove Museum. In
addition to this many tourists come to Glasgow for its renowned Victorian architecture
and Gothic architecture as well as its shopping. The city has three universities,
including the University of Glasgow.
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