Edinburgh isn’t just a city—it’s an experience. With its dramatic skyline, winding alleyways, and lively cultural scene, it effortlessly blends the charm of the past with the pulse of the present.

The Guardian has published its list of Britain's happiest towns and cities - a ranking that factors a place's access to nature, a sense of community and culture.

WE HAVE reached the final destination, our capital Edinburgh, in this series on the ancient history of Scotland’s eight official cities ...