Edinburgh/New Town Attractions & Activities - The Best Holiday Destinations for 2020
The New Town (so-called) of Edinburgh represents the historical extension of the Scottish capital to the north of the Old Town that occurred during the Georgian Period of the late 18th century. Built on a regular grid pattern, the New Town is Edinburgh's main shopping and commercial district, north of Princes Street Gardens.
Along with the Old Town, the New Town was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995.
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Edinburgh/New Town