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What nickname is given to Edinburgh due to its intellectual contributions during the Scottish Enlightenment?

  • Athens of the North

  • Rome of the North

  • Paris of the North

  • London of the North

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Edinburgh is often referred to as the "Athens of the North" due to its significant intellectual contributions during the Scottish Enlightenment. The University of Edinburgh played a crucial role in this period, along with the universities of St Andrews, Glasgow, and Aberdeen.
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