- Edinburgh’s New Town, located in the northern half of Scotland’s capital, is a stunning mix of architecture and history.
- In 1759 King George III had a new town built as an extension of Edinburgh City, as the over population of the old town streets had become unliveable.
- For a second time in a week, the climate protest group, Tyre Extinguishers has announced they have deflated a further 15 SUVs in Edinburgh's New Town.
- The establishment of the New Town in the late 18th century under the guidance of architect James Craig was a transformative event in Edinburgh's history.
- The New Town is home to most of the shopping in Edinburgh, split across a number of distinct areas: Princes Street.
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- 4 What is the difference between Edinburgh Old Town and New Town?
- 5 What is the oldest house in Edinburgh?
- It's nowadays Edinburgh's main shopping and commercial district. Along with Old Town, the New Town was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995.
- Edinburgh New Town is a wonderfully evocative combination of elegant streets, with impressive squares, quiet lanes and inviting gardens.
- Arriving at Waverley Station or reaching the city centre by bus or tram, many visitors’ first impressions of Edinburgh New Town will be of Princes Street.