Meaning of Athens of the North | Babel Free

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Nickname for Edinburgh: the capital of Scotland.

informal

Examples

“We perceive that a French company of theatrical performers have commenced acting in the Athens of the north with great success.”

“Edinburgh is indeed Castle Perilous, an embodiment of pagan myth and magic which protrudes determinedly into the landscape of serene beauty on which they built the Athens of the North.”

“Edinburgh, the Athens of the North, boasts more than one Acropolis.”

“Once prim, Edinburgh city centre is a haven for brothels, lap-dancing clubs and strip bars. The Athens of the North has become the Amsterdam of the North.”

CEFR level