A view of Edinburgh, Scotland. Picture: GettyA view of Edinburgh, Scotland. Picture: Getty
A view of Edinburgh, Scotland. Picture: Getty

11 places from around the world named after Edinburgh

Locations from around the globe named, in one way or another, after Scotland’s capital.
By Craig Fowler
Published 15th Jun 2020, 16:35 BST

Because who wouldn’t want to name their settlement after such a great city?

The town has an estimated population of 4,480.

1. Edinburgh, Indiana, USA

The town has an estimated population of 4,480. Photo: Google

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This is a suburb of Greater Adelaide.

2. Edinburgh, South Australia

This is a suburb of Greater Adelaide. Photo: Google

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The capital and largest settlement of Tristan da Cunha, a remote group of volcanic islands in the south Atlantic Ocean with a population of 246.

3. Edinburgh of the Seven Seas

The capital and largest settlement of Tristan da Cunha, a remote group of volcanic islands in the south Atlantic Ocean with a population of 246. Photo: Michael Clarke

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The 3,539-strong population is part of Ottawa, Ontario.

4. New Edinburgh, Canada

The 3,539-strong population is part of Ottawa, Ontario. Photo: Google

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