Edinburgh

New Town

1st New Town

The 1st New Town of Edinburgh was created in the late 18th century.  It includes:

-  Princes Street, George Street and Queen Street,  all running east-west.
-  Charlotte Square and St Andrew Square at either end of George Street.
-  Royal Circus and Moray Place, two elegant circles, further to the NW.

2nd New Town

The 2nd New Town is a mid 19th century extension of the 1st New Town, towards:

-  Canonmills, in the valley to the north of Princes Street.
-  Broughton, to the north-west of Princes Street.

Oblique Aerial Photograph

Edinburgh New Town

View looking West from Calton

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Oblique Aerial Photograph

Edinburgh New Town

View looking NE from Haymarket

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View with Key

Looking across Edinburgh New Town to Arthur's Seat

from the tower of St Stephen's Church

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Maps and Vertical Aerial Photograph

1st New Town  (North)

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Maps and Vertical Aerial Photograph

1st New Town (South)

Also:  Princes Street Gardens (west) and Edinburgh Castle

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Maps and Vertical Aerial Photograph

2nd New Town (Broughton)

Also:  Calton Hill

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Aerial Views  -  2001

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