Pretty city hailed 'healthiest in the UK' with more green space than London

Pretty city hailed 'healthiest in the UK' with more green space than London
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Pretty city hailed 'healthiest in the UK' with more green space than London
Author: mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Laura Mckenna)
Published: Jan, 13 2025 15:07

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With an impressive 1,765 parks dotted throughout the city - equivalent to 3.43 per 1,000 residents - the Scottish city offers 75% more parks per capita than second place Bristol.

Pretty city hailed 'healthiest in the UK' with more green space than London Edinburgh has claimed the title of the healthiest UK city, according to new research from ZAVA.

Previously named the best city in the world by Time Out magazine in 2022, more than 49% of the city is made up of green spaces, compared to just 23% in London.

Some of the most famous green spaces in the city include the Princes Street Gardens and Holyrood Park that offer residents and visitors alike stunning natural surroundings.

The city’s abundance of green spaces, combined with low pollution levels, has contributed to its top ranking, making it an ideal environment for healthy living.

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