It's often the case that we don't appreciate places and events that are on our own doorstep. We might fly off to, say, Barcelona for the weekend for a spot of arts tourism … but here in the UK there's a place that's just as good – if not better. The Scottish capital Edinburgh is awash with a fascinating cultural and musical heritage. And it's so easy to get to with good transport links from all parts of the country. For more information, go to the Times' Your World website.