How Edinburgh got its name long before it became Scotland's capital
- Posted on June 26, 2026
- By The Times of India
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How Edinburgh got its name long before it became Scotland's capital
Edinburgh's name has been debated for centuries because it reflects a much older history than the city itself. The modern spelling emerged only after generations of linguistic change, with influences from ancient Brittonic communities, Anglo-Saxon rule and medieval Scotland.
