Picture quiz: Edinburgh New Town landmarks
Picture quiz: Edinburgh New Town landmarks
TO MARK the launch of Edinburgh’s Georgian Shadows, the fantastic new lightshow event celebrating 250 years since James Craig’s New Town plan, we thought we’d brush up on our New Town knowledge and highlight ten of the World Heritage Site’s foremost public buildings, residences and landmarks.
TO MARK the launch of Edinburgh’s Georgian Shadows, the fantastic new lightshow event celebrating 250 years since James Craig’s New Town plan, we thought we’d brush up on our New Town knowledge and highlight ten of the World Heritage Site’s foremost public buildings, residences and landmarks.
This church on George Street recognises two patron saints, but which?
Who officially resides here?
RBS use this former house as their head office. What is its name?
What is the name of this grand edifice on George Street?
What is significant about this building on Princes Street?
Built as St George's Church in 1811, this fine building on Charlotte Square was partially designed by Robert Adam. What is it called today?
What is significant about this converted electricity sub station on Thistle Court?
Sir Walter Scott was famously 'outed' as the author of the Waverley series here in 1827. But what is the name of the place?
This famous building on Princes Street has performed a role of national importance since it opened over 200 years ago. What is it called?
Which famous writer lived here on Castle Street?