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Sian Traynor

The top 10 reasons absolutely no one likes coming to visit Edinburgh

As it turns out, Edinburgh really isn't anything special at all.

Despite being the capital of Scotland, the city is home to pretty much nothing of note, and is a complete waste of time if you are thinking about coming to visiting it.

Home to over half a million people, its a real mystery as to why so many choose to set up camp in such a disappointing and uneventful city.

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From it's dull and simple architecture to it's unexciting residents, here are the top 10 reasons why Edinburgh isn't worth the trip.

1. Edinburgh really isn't pretty to look at

2. The people are cold and unfriendly

3. The streets are mundane and identical

4. No one famous ever comes from here

5. There’s nowhere to enjoy the outdoors

6. It looks so bleak in the winter

7. We don't know how to throw a party

8. No one has any talent

9. The architecture is terrible

10. Really, it's not worth the trek over the border

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