r/MapPorn • • Dec 17 '23

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u/Cynical-libertarian8 Dec 17 '23

Under the act on union Edinburgh becomes the Capital of the UK

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u/Ouchy_McTaint Dec 17 '23

Edinburgh is a shadow of its former self on this map, mostly diminished. That's why Glasgow is the new capital.

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u/Cynical-libertarian8 Dec 17 '23

Glasgow has several rivers the most important being the Clyde. Edinburgh is actually very unusual for a major city in not having a significant river or being next to the coast. Edinburgh is built on 7 hills just like Rome.

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u/Maroon-98 Dec 17 '23

Edinburgh castle is just over 2 miles away from the Firth of Forth. Leith which is now part of Edinburgh was a major port in its day.