The Old Town (Scots: Auld Toun) is the name popularly given to the oldest part of Scotland 's capital city of Edinburgh. The area has preserved much of its medieval street plan and many Reformation -era buildings. Together with the 18th/19th-century New Town, and West End, it forms part of a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site. [1]

Edinburgh’s Old Town is usually the first stop on every first-time visitor’s itinerary. Why? This is the area of Edinburgh where spooky stories dominate the cobbled streets and dark underground life of Scotland’s capital. It is also where you will find The Royal Mile, which surprisingly isn’t quite a …

2024年2月29日 · Discover all the best restaurants, bars and things to do in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Edinburgh, you are a real charmer. The Scottish capital is a volcano of delights, packed with culture,...

2020年8月29日 · Things to do in Old Town Edinburgh. Enjoy art or a coffee at Fruitmarket Gallery; Treat yourself to Mimi’s cake or smashed avo toast – here’s our brunch guide. Splurge on small plates and cocktails at Nor’ Loft, Market Street Hotel’s terrace; Learn about Scotland’s gory past at the Edinburgh Dungeons; Take on the Fleshmarket Close steps

The Old Town takes place substantially east and south-east of Castle Rock, with an offshoot south of the latter (area around Grassmarket square): its backbone is the Royal Mile which connects the Palace of Holyrood with Edinburgh Castle, a true icon of Old Town.

The Old Town of Edinburgh is the earliest part of the city that extends away from Edinburgh Castle, along The Royal Mile and down to Holyrood Palace. As the Old Town began to fall into ruin the city council built a new district between 1767 and 1850, which attracted rich and educated residents away from the Old Town.

Edinburgh's Old Town and New Town together are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, [10] which has been managed by Edinburgh World Heritage since 1999. The city's historical and cultural attractions have made it the UK's second-most visited tourist destination, attracting 4.9 million visits, including 2.4 million from overseas in 2018.

Edinburgh’s Old Town is a historic and vibrant area, packed with attractions, shops, and cultural experiences. Here’s a detailed guide to help you explore this fascinating part of the city: Key Attractions. Edinburgh Castle: Perched on Castle Rock, this iconic fortress offers panoramic views of the city and houses the Crown Jewels of Scotland.

From the turreted skyline of the medieval Old Town with its towering tenements to the neat and ordered grid of the neoclassical New Town, a new discovery is waiting to be made each way you turn.

2024年9月1日 · Today, we will focus on Old Town Edinburgh, where the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle reside. This area of the city is the oldest and has the most tourist traffic however we don’t mind one bit! To offset the number of tourists, you can always plan your visit during an …