Edinburgh named among best places to see cherry blossom bloom

A city in Scotland has been named among the best "alternative" places in the world to see the cherry blossom bloom this spring.

A city in Scotland has been named among the best "alternative" places in the world to see the cherry blossom bloom this spring. Discussing the iconic cherry blossom , The Times newspaper said: "The Japanese have celebrated the arrival of sakura, or cherry blossom , and the associated coming of spring for centuries — and plenty of other countries have caught on.

"Festivals are now held in honour of the delicate pink and white petals all over the world, with many nationalities following the Japanese custom of picnicking with friends and family beneath the canopy.Scottishsaid: "Spring arrives a bit later in the Scottish capital, with the blossoms usually unfurling in late April. The best way to see them is on a wander around town — they look particularly striking against the weathered sandstone of Edinburgh’s older building

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