Scotland is one of the countries in the United Kingdom, and Edinburgh is the capital and the second-largest city in Scotland and the seventh most populous city in Britain.
It is one of Scotland's 32 council areas. It is located in Lothian on the Firth of Forth, south of Scotland.
Dundee is the fourth-largest city in Scotland and the 51st most populous in the United Kingdom; it is also one of the 32 council areas.
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and the most populous city in Scotland.
Aberdeen is the third most populous city in Scotland and one of the 32 council areas in Scotland.
Inverness is an ancient cathedral city and is referred to as the capital of the Scottish Highlands.