New Town, Edinburgh
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
New Town, seen looking south from the air | |
Interactive map of New Town, Edinburgh | |
| Location | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Part of | Old and New Towns of Edinburgh |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii)(iv) |
| Reference | 728 |
| Inscription | 1995 (19th Session) |
New Town, Edinburgh (Edinburgh) | |
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 architecture. Its best-known street is Princes Street, facing Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town across the geological depression of the former Nor Loch. The area's New Town Gardens received a heritage designation in 2001. The combined New Town, Old Town, and West End were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.