Location: New Town
Top Things to do in New Town
8 Points of Interest & Landmarks in New Town That You Shouldn't Miss
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city, renowned for its heritage, culture and festivals.
Take a long walk around the centre to explore the World Heritage Sites of the Old Town and New Town, as well as all the area’s museums and galleries. Then stop for a delicious meal made from fresh Scottish produce before heading out to take in one of Edinburgh’s many events — including the famous summer festivals of culture, or the Winter Festivals of music, light and ceilidhs.
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1. St Mary's RC Cathedral
2. St Bernard's Well
3. Princes Street
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,735 reviews
A busy street lined with shops, historic monuments and restaurants.
Reviewed By AngelaA761 - March, United Kingdom
A great view of the gardens castle etc while shopping Good selection of all the main shops Primark , Boots etc and so close to Rose Street with bars and restaurants when you are shopped out There is an abundance of buses too
4. Charlotte Square
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 116 reviews
Considered to be one of the finest Georgian squares in Britain, this plaza has maintained many of its elegant, old buildings on all four sides.
Reviewed By johnhouston2 - Knaresborough, United Kingdom
Designed by famous Scottish architect Robert Adam, and believed by many to be his finest work, Charlotte Square is undoubtedly the architectural high-point of the New Town, which is a World Heritage site. One of the finest architectural set-pieces in Europe, the square was designed with the town houses on each side of the square as unified blocks, resulting in large and most impressive frontages. With the attractive gardens in the centre, Charlotte Square is well worth a visit and a gentle stroll.
5. The Royal Palace
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Themasterfixer - Harlech, United Kingdom
Visited Edinburgh several times this year, first ever time visiting the palace. Our part experience ticket was £15:50 general tour of the palace and grounds. Not really my cup of tea but very glad I was persuaded to attend. Very interesting, lovey architecture great all round experience. Took around 2 1/2 hours to look around. Audio experience from room to room. Worth every penny from me and worth the time. Nice little coffee shop at the start.
6. Sir John Hope Fourth Earl of Hopetoun Statue
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By craigluscar - Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Standing in the Grounds of Dundas House ,now the office of the Royal Bank of Scotland on the east side of St Andrews Square in the garden in front of the Bank erected in 1833 by Thomas Campbell. The Statue is available through a small gate in the railiongs
7. King George IV Statue
8. Catherine Sinclair Monument
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Margo7850p
Catherine Sinclair Monument. This beautiful monument is situated on the southeast corner of St Colme Street in Edinburgh's New Town , close to her childhood home. Catherine Sinclair was born in the 1800 and was a Scottish novelist and a writer of children's literature. The monument was built in recognition of her many philanthropic work such as funding the first drinking fountain in Edinburgh . Design of the monument was based broadly on the Scott Monument to which Catherine was a major contributor. A monument, in the style of an Eleanor cross and designed by David Bryce. The inscription reads, "She was a friend of all children and through her book 'Holiday House' speaks to them still." Really worth seeing when you nearby.
