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A SCOTTISH city has topped the list of the best honeymoon destinations in the UK. As more newlywed couples look towards staycations, the country is full of romantic destinations to enjoy marital bliss. 5 Edinburgh has been named one of the best honeymoon destinations in the UK Credit: Getty 5 Couples can enjoy the picturesque Dean Village in the capital Credit: Alamy 5 Calton Hill boasts stunning views over the city Credit: Getty It has been revealed that more than one in six couples last year decided to have their honeymoon in the UK rather than travelling abroad.
And one location in Scotland has come out on top. Edinburgh has been named the best honeymoon destination in the UK by Bridebook . The experts considered a number of factors such as the number of honeymoon hotels, Michelin star restaurants, and scenic hikes, the Daily Record reports.
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Arthur's Seat, Castle Rock and Calton Hill all boast stunning views over the city. Most read in Travel EUR ON TOP Scots hotels named among best in Europe with jaw-dropping views and amazing food SEIZE THE DAY We flew to Spain for just eight hours to escape 'miserable' Britain SAVE IT Common passport mistake that is costing Brits £1.1million a year on holiday FAMILY FUN Huge new attraction with aqua park & festivals set to open near English village Couples can also take easier strolls through the city such as the famous Royal Mile or head to the picturesque Dean Village.
The only other Scottish city to make the list was Glasgow, with a score of 36. Stunning coastal wedding venue in Scotland with spectacular views reveals major £750k revamp London was also ranked highly on the list with a score of 56. The UK capital boasts a huge choice of almost 200 luxury honeymoon hotels and 168 Michelin-starred restaurants.
Manchester, with a score of 52, was described as "another great option for those looking to unwind and put their feet up". Co-founder and CEO of Bridebook Hamish Shephard commented: "The increase in UK honeymoons is part of a wider shift we are seeing across our Wedding Report. We are seeing a growing split between the maximalists and minimalists.
Top UK cities for honeymoons Edinburgh London Manchester Leeds Cardiff Liverpool Glasgow Sheffiled Newcastle Coventry Bristol Birmingham "With an increasing number of couples choosing unplugged ceremonies and smaller celebrations, it’s clear that some couples are turning their back on the Instagram hype and are choosing to have a more dialled-down, authentic day in each other’s company closer to home. You can see a similar reflection in the honeymoon shift too. "It’s great to see that there are some amazing honeymoon destinations across the UK.
Not only are staycations often cheaper options for couples, it’s also a great chance to explore a new city a little closer to home. "It proves that couples can look after their pennies but still have a honeymoon to remember." 5 Edinburgh was singled out for its history, culture and luxury hotels.
Credit: Getty 5 More than one in six couples decided to have their honeymoon in the UK rather than travelling abroad last year Credit: Getty.
