Band 9: The line graph below shows the percentage of tourists to Scotland who visited four different attractions in Edinburgh. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The line graph illustrates the proportion of tourists visiting Scotland who went to four distinct attractions in Edinburgh between 1980 and 2010.

Overall, the Castle was the most visited attraction throughout the period, though its popularity declined after 1995, while the Aquarium and Zoo saw relatively little change.

The Castle’s popularity surged dramatically, rising from approximately 10% of tourists in 1980 to a peak of over 45% around 1995. Thereafter, it experienced a gradual decline, ending the period at just over 30% in 2010. In contrast, the Festival’s share grew steadily, reaching a high of around 30% in 2000 before falling to about 20% by the end of the period.

The Aquarium’s figures remained relatively stable, starting and finishing at around 10%, with a temporary peak of about 15% in 1995. Similarly, the Zoo fluctuated between 10% and 20% throughout the three decades, with no discernible long-term trend, ending at approximately 15% in 2010.