New Town, Edinburgh

Name: New Town
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#250 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Facts and practical information

The New Town is a central area of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It was built in stages between 1767 and around 1850, and retains much of its original neo-classical and Georgian period architecture. Its best known street is Princes Street, facing Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town across the geological depression of the former Nor Loch. Together with the Old Town, and West End, the New Town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. The area is also famed for the New Town Gardens, a heritage designation since March 2001. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°57'27"N, 3°11'33"W

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Day trips

New Town – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Multrees Walk, Calton Hill, Waverley Mall, Scott Monument.

~920 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district, Shopping centre
Multrees Walk, Edinburgh
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, Multrees Walk stands as a beacon of luxury shopping in Scotland's capital. This prestigious shopping district is renowned for its selection of high-end boutiques and designer stores, attracting both locals and visitors with a taste...
0.4 miE
Views, gay bars and Edinburgh Playhouse
Calton Hill, Edinburgh
11 min walk • Perched atop its namesake mound, Calton Hill is a verdant oasis in the heart of Edinburgh, offering both locals and tourists a serene park environment and an unparalleled vantage point over Scotland's capital. This historic hill, crowned with iconic monuments...
~1820 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Waverley Mall, Edinburgh
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Scotland's historic capital, Waverley Mall presents a unique shopping experience amidst Edinburgh's bustling city life. Conveniently situated next to Waverley Station, this shopping centre offers a diverse range of retail outlets, catering...
~1900 ftS
Iconic, Gothic Sir Walter Scott memorial
Scott Monument, Edinburgh
10 min walk • The Scott Monument is a striking tribute to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott, standing proudly in the heart of Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. This Victorian Gothic monument soars to a height of 200 feet and 6 inches, making it the second-largest monument to a...
~1510 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
St. James Centre, Edinburgh
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, the St. James Centre stands as a modern beacon of retail and leisure within the historic city. This bustling shopping centre, strategically located at the east end of Princes Street, offers a diverse array of high-street and designer...
~790 ftS
Victorian gallery of notable Scots
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery stands as a cultural beacon, housing the country's most significant collection of portraits. This stunning red sandstone neo-gothic palace, designed by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson, opened its...
0.4 miSE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Collective, Edinburgh
11 min walk • Collective is a contemporary art institution located in the heart of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Nestled atop Calton Hill, this museum is not only a destination for art enthusiasts but also offers panoramic views of the city.
0.4 miSE
Observatories and planetariums
City Observatory, Edinburgh
11 min walk • The City Observatory was an astronomical observatory on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is also known as the Calton Hill Observatory.
0.4 miS
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Royal Scottish Academy Building, Edinburgh
11 min walk • The Royal Scottish Academy building, the home of the Royal Scottish Academy, is situated on The Mound in the centre of Edinburgh, was built by William Henry Playfair in 1822-6 and extended in 1831-6 for the Board of Manufactures and Fisheries.
~1830 ftSE
Memorial, Cemetery
Old Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh
9 min walk • The Old Calton Burial Ground is a cemetery in Edinburgh, Scotland. It located at Calton Hill to the north-east of the city centre.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
North Bridge, Edinburgh
11 min walk • North Bridge is a road bridge and street in Edinburgh linking the High Street with Princes Street, and the Old Town with the New Town. The current bridge was built between 1894 and 1897. A previous North Bridge, built between 1763 and 1772, stood until 1896.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to New Town?

Nearby attractions include York Place, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh (4 min walk), St Paul's and St George's Church, Edinburgh (5 min walk), St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh (6 min walk).

How to get to New Town by public transport?

The nearest stations to New Town:

Bus

Broughton Street • Lines: 8 (4 min walk)
Dublin Street • Lines: 10, 11, 12, 16, 26, 44 (4 min walk)

Tram

St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (6 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (12 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (11 min walk)
Haymarket (34 min walk)