Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, located on the hills and occupying a relatively small area. It consists of a medieval Old Town and an elegant New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Above the city stands Edinburgh Castle, where the royal jewels of Scotland and the Scoon stone (Stone of destiny), on which the rulers of the country were crowned. From the top of Mount Arthur's Throne in Holyrood Park offers a magnificent view of the city. There are several monuments and memorials on Calton Hill.Solid areas: 1%