Why Learn English in Scotland?

Scotland is situated in the north of Britain, and is home to some of the most beautiful cities and landscapes that the UK has to offer. If you decide to learn English in Scotland, you will be embarking on an unforgettable language experience, with the opportunity to discover the beauty of Edinburgh and far beyond. Some of Scotland’s most famous attractions include:

• Highlands: inlingua Edinburgh strongly encourages all our students to visit Scotland’s beautiful highlands. Loch Ness, Glencoe and Ben Nevis have become huge tourist attractions, in addition to Scotland’s many islands including Tiree, Orkney and Shetland.
   
• Lochs: Rivers, canals and Lochs (lakes) add a mystical charm to the Scottish landscape. Stroll the banks of picturesque Loch Lommond or take a boat trip on Loch Ness – you might get to spot the world-famous Loch Ness Monster!
   
• Whiskey: Scottish whiskey is enjoyed around the world, and there will be plenty of opportunity to sample some of the finest malts. Visit whiskey manufacturers like the famous Dalwhinnie Distellery or Laphroaig Distillery and sample a ‘wee dram’.
   
• Castles: Scotland’s many castles are incredibly well-preserved, and as a result have been used in the sets of many Hollywood films. The castles of Stirling, Kinnaird, Eilean Donan and Edinburgh are all well worth a visit.
   
• Surfing: Scotland is renowned for its stunning beaches and fantastic surf spots, including Thurso East, North Berwick, Tiree, Lewis, and Dunbar to name a few. Just remember to pack a wetsuit!
   
• Golf: Scotland is the home of golf, and accordingly has some of the world’s best golf courses. East Lothian alone is home to 22 links and parkland golf courses, including the Open Championship course at Muirfield and the popular links courses in Dunbar, North Berwick and Gullane.

Edinburgh: Learn English in a Stunning City

inlingua Scotland has its home in Edinburgh, Scotland’s grand capital. With its stunning architecture, hundreds of free attractions, vibrant night life and wealth of history, Edinburgh is the perfect backdrop to your English studies.

• History: Edinburgh is a UNESCO world heritage site owing to its medieval architecture in the old town and Georgian new town.
   
• Beaches: Edinburgh is a coastal city, with some spectacular beaches only a short bus journey from the city centre - perfect for walks and surfing.
   
• Arthur's Seat: Edinburgh enjoys the unique feature of having a mountain in the middle of the city - a 30 minute climb and you can enjoy panoramic views of this stunning city.
   
• Museums: There is no shortage of museums in this historic city, the majority of which are free to enter - the perfect way to practice you new English skills on your time off.
   
• Festivals: Edinburgh is famous around the world for its festivals - in particular the Fringe Festival, which take place in August. The city is transformed with the influx of street performers, comedians, actors and musicians.
   
• Literature: Edinburgh is a UNESCO city of literature owing to its literary past. It’s most famous these days for being the home of Sherlock Holmes and Harry Potter!
   
• Nightlife: 10% of Edinburgh's population are students, making it one of the most student-friendly cities in Europe. With such an abundance of bars, cafes, restaurants and clubs, need we say more?

If that wasn't enough to tempt you to learn English in Edinburgh, take a look at this stunning city in our short video:

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