Hotels in Lothian, United Kingdom
Lothian, centered around Scotland's capital Edinburgh, has a temperate climate with mild summers averaging 19°C (66°F) and cool winters around 1°C (34°F), but rain is common year-round-pack a waterproof jacket. The region is famous for the Edinburgh Castle perched on an extinct volcano and the world's largest arts festival, the Edinburgh Fringe in August. In summer, you can hike Arthur's Seat for panoramic city views or explore the Royal Mile's medieval closes; in winter, join the Hogmanay street party on Princes Street or walk the empty sands of North Berwick beach in East Lothian.