Edinburgh Scotland | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep

I Can’t Sleep

Benjamin Boster & Glassbox Media

Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Alternative Health

4.6 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 18 June 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Drift off with this calm bedtime reading designed to ease insomnia and bring relaxation. Tonight’s soothing episode explores Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital, known for its castles, cobblestone streets, and rich cultural heritage. You’ll learn about its ancient roots, its role in literature and philosophy, and the landmarks that make it one of the world’s most celebrated cities, all shared in Benjamin’s steady, peaceful narration. There’s no whispering or hypnosis—just tranquil, fact-filled storytelling to quiet your mind. Press play, let your thoughts soften, and gently drift into restful sleep. Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Shop sleep-friendly products: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/sponsors Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/myhGhVUhn7 This content is derived from the Wikipedia article on Edinburgh, available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. Read the full article: Wikipedia – Edinburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to a Glassbox Media podcast.
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0:33.8	Welcome to the I Can't Sleep podcast where I help you learn a little and sleep a lot.
0:41.2	I'm your host, Benjamin Boster, and tonight let's fall asleep learning about Edinburgh, Scotland.
0:50.2	Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, in one of its 32 council areas.
0:57.9	The city is located in southeast Scotland and is bounded to the north by the 1st of 4th and to the south by the Pentland Hills.
1:10.6	Edinburgh had a population of 506,520 in 2020,
1:16.6	making it the second most populous city in Scotland
1:21.6	and the seventh most populous in the United Kingdom.
1:27.6	The wider metropolitan area had a population of 912,490 in the same year.
1:39.1	Recognized as the capital of Scotland since at least the 15th century. Edinburgh is the seat of the Scottish
1:47.7	government, the Scottish Parliament, the highest courts in Scotland, and the Palace of
1:55.3	Holly Rudhouse, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. It is also the annual venue of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
2:08.6	The city has long been a centre of education, particularly in the fields of medicine,
2:15.6	Scottish law, literature, philosophy, the sciences,
2:22.3	and engineering.
2:25.3	The University of Edinburgh was founded in 1582 and is now one of the three universities in the city.
2:35.0	The financial center of Scotland, Edinburgh, is the second largest financial center in the United Kingdom,
2:43.0	the fourth largest in Europe, and the 13th largest in the world.
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