It was here between 1768 and 1771, that the first edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica was printed, which is to this day still has the Scottish thistle emblem printed on the cover.

This museum which is unique in its coverage of childhood. Here children can discover lots of new play-things, whilst parents will recall their childhood toys, fancy-dress clothes, books, dolls and games, etc.

This interesting 15C hotel may have belonged to John Knox the founder of the Presbyterian religion and reflects the religion throughout: it has an interesting painted ceiling (1600) in the main room on the second floor.

The Parliament was built in the 17C upon orders from Charles I and hosted the Scottish Parliament between 1639 and 1707. An imposing Georgian façade was added in the 18C, then another in 1803 (Robert Adam's plans and completed by George Reid). It has..

When lord-provost Chambers ordered the demolition of slum dwellings, in the middle of Queen Victoria's reign, this splendid street lined with university buildings linked South Bridge up with George IV Bridge.

Designed by Robert Adam in 1789, the old college houses the library and the Talbot Rice museum which exhibits 16 and 17C artworks from the Torrie collection.

Canongate (gate or passage used by the canons) was formerly an independent town, where noblemen, ambassadors and royal officers took up residence, close to the royal palace of Holyrood house.

Build in 1622, this house belongs to the Writer's museum , which displays manuscripts and memorabilia of the three greatest ever Scottish writers, Robert Burns (1759-1796), Walter Scott (1771-1832) et Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894).

This 19C building which houses the countries national records, has a splendid domed hall decorated with motifs characteristic of the architecture of Robert Adam .

This pyramid shaped monument which dominates Prince's street is Edinburgh's most famous landmark and offers a wonderful view of the town below. It is home to Steell's statue made of Carrara marble, which depicts Walter Scott with his dog.

Situated beyond the confines of the walled town, Cowgate was first a route used to walk cows along and then, in the 16C a beautiful street forming part of a very elegant area. For a long time it was a simple abandoned track crossing under the George ..

The National Covenant was signed (1638) in this 17C Church, of which there is a copy inside. Its cemetery, the oldest in Edinburgh, is famous for its Statue of Greyfriars Bobby, the faithful dog which guarded the tomb of his master for 14years

This building adorned with a finely decorated wrought iron gate is home to Scotland's public records and «Lord Lyon» Court. This Lord, otherwise known as the King of Arms, was responsible for all matters concerning Scottish heraldry and officiated al..

Originally, Princes Street was the Southern border of the new town. In 1845-46, the railway accelerated it's development. The South side of the street was protected from all development and the gardens were opened to the public

A large spire crowns the old Highland Tollbooth, which was built in the 19C by James Gillespie Graham and Augustin Pugin. It was renovated with much imagination and is now the Edinburgh Festival Centre.

Although more humble than its rival Charlotte Square, this square of Banks and Insurance companies certainly is certainly not inferior in terms of charm and originality.

These three particular 16C hotels house the main local history museum of the region. The museum's silver collection (halls 9-10) has the original parchment of the National Covenant on display.

The Royal High School has an imposing façade, with a column portico surmounted with a pediment. Further down is the Greek temple dedicated to and designed by Robert Burns . Skirting round Carlton Hill you will come to the elegant curved run of build..

Initially a simple cobbled alley, this walkway was built (1781-1805) from rubble left over from the construction of the new town.

A space enclosed with a fence marks the site of the gallows from which Porteus was hanged in 1736. Some hundred Covenenters were also executed here in the 17C. West Port on the southwest corner is the western approach to the town. Nowadays, many re..