Edinburgh Old Town Magnets

Cityscape of Edinburgh

High above Princes Street, nestled beside Edinburgh Castle, there have probably been dwelling houses for well over 1,000 years. The present buildings, however, only go back to a redevelopment in the 18th century. Since there were no official planning controls in those days, there is a delightful mix of architectural styles, including an octagonal "Goose-pie" house built by Allan Ramsay the poet. There is a beautiful spacious flat, with a panoramic 360 degree view, designed by Sir Patrick Geddes (regarded as the "father" of town planning) which was created to encourage the University professors to return to the "Old Town" of Edinburgh. The apartments, with their magnificent views over Edinburgh to the river Forth and Fife on the other si...

King David I of Scotland founded St Giles’ in 1124. St Giles’ was built on the very eastern edge of Edinburgh and pre-dates most of the Old Town. The church was renovated in the 1800s, firstly buy William Burn, then by William Chambers, who added the beautiful blue ceiling.

Rain in Old Town, Edinburgh

Buildings in the Old Town of Edinburgh

Simple but appealing pattern design, hope you like it.

Upper Bow in the Edinburgh Old Town

Alley in the Old Town of Edinburgh

Photo Of Historic Buildings On Victoria Street In The Old Town, Edinburgh

Lamppost on Victoria Street in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh buildings in March

Edinburgh Old Town

Stores of Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town

Stores on Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town

A beautiful pink sunset sky over Edinburgh Castle in Scotlands capital city, Taken from the Vennel viewpoint with old victorian style street lamps in the foreground.

Edinburgh Castle and buildings of Grassmarket

Anchor Close in Edinburgh, Scotland

Buildings in the Old Town of Edinburgh

This nice building in Edinburgh, Scottland hosts the "Deacon Brodie's Tavern". The pub has an amazing ceiling. Canon EOS 60D, 1/60 s, f5.6, 46 mm, ISO 3200.

Night time in Grassmarket, Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Old town.

Hiding From Snow

Dramatic sky over South Queensferry's High Street.

Handrails

Buildings and streets of the Old Town of Edinburgh

Narrow alley in the old town of Edinburgh

Buildings of Edinburgh in Scotland

Buildings by the Royal Mile in Edinburgh

Times when narrow old town steps comes in handy. Hides you (and most importantly your camera) from the snow, but still lets you enjoy the view.

Cockburn Street in the Edinburgh Old Town

Scenery through Advocate's Close in Edinburgh

Cockburn Street in the Old Town of Edinburgh

Snow on the High Street

Night on the High street of Edinburgh.

Foggy Grassmarket

Sunny morning on the Edinburgh's High street.