Edinburgh — Beyond cobbled streets and Georgian architecture
<p>When J.K. Rowling first moved to Edinburgh in 1993, she had a broken marriage, a baby daughter and three chapters of the first book of Harry Potter. She would have never thought that in the coming years, the fantasy story would make her one of the richest women in the world. She might not have gotten the idea to write Harry Potter in Edinburgh. She might not have started writing Harry Potter in Edinburgh. But from Tom Riddle’s name in Greyfriars Kirkyard to the Hogwarts like George Heriot’s school, she definitely pulled a lot of inspiration from this beautiful city.</p>
<p>Edinburgh is more than what meets the eye. Beyond its cobbled streets, Georgian architecture and the castle overlooking the city, it houses a diverse and friendly population. The friendliness starts from the immigration itself. Living as an expat in Edinburgh and not having a European passport, I always have to go through immigration when I travel. However, Edinburgh has the most friendly team of immigration officers I have ever seen. I wish I can say the same for London. But every time, I was thoroughly disappointed by how rude they are.</p>
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