Edinburgh, the capital City of Scotland is the second largest financial centre in the United Kingdom after London. The city's historical and cultural attractions have made it the United Kingdom's second most visited tourist destination. Left to right in the photo is The Scott Monument towering 200ft over Prince’s Street the main thoroughfare, next is the The Balmoral Hotel with clock and tower offering guests five-star luxury in the heart of the City, then moving on is Calton Hill with Nelson’s Tower and also the roman style National Monument of Scotland and the City Observatory where splendid views of Edinburgh and the surrounding area can be seen.