St Andrew Square, Georgian square in New Town, Edinburgh, Scotland
Description
St Andrew Square is a Georgian square in New Town surrounded by neoclassical buildings that frame a central garden. The Melville Monument rises from the center, creating the focal point of this orderly urban design.
History
The square was built in 1772 as the first phase of Edinburgh's New Town expansion and quickly became the most desirable residential area. This early urban development set the pattern for the city's northward growth.
Culture
The square functions as a gathering place where local residents and visitors encounter markets, festivals, and community events throughout the year. These occasions reveal how people engage with the space and what it means to Edinburgh's social life today.
Practical
The square is centrally located with multiple bus routes, tram service, and the main railway station within walking distance. This makes it easy to reach other city attractions and navigate the area on foot.
Did you know?
Dundas House, the former Royal Bank of Scotland headquarters facing the square, displays architectural details that appear on current Scottish banknotes. This connection between the building's design and the nation's currency is often overlooked by passing visitors.
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