The Georgian House, Category A listed townhouse in Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Georgian House is a townhouse built around 1790 in Charlotte Square, displaying the architectural style typical of Edinburgh's New Town district. Its rooms feature ornate decorations, high ceilings, and elegant furnishings that reflect the refined living standards of that period.
Built in the final decade of the 1700s, the house emerged as Edinburgh expanded into a prosperous city with planned new districts. It represents the construction boom of that era when wealthy merchants and nobles relocated to these newly developed elegant neighborhoods.
The rooms display works by Scottish painters such as Allan Ramsay and Henry Raeburn, reflecting the tastes of wealthy families in the 1700s. These artworks and furnishings reveal the social habits and preferences of that era.
The house is open to visitors daily and offers both guided and self-guided tours through its multiple levels. Comfortable shoes are recommended since you will navigate many staircases, especially if exploring the servants' areas below the main residence.
The area below the main floors holds a collection of 18th-century household items that reveal how servants and household staff actually lived and worked. These often-overlooked spaces provide a rare window into the daily routines of those who kept the house running.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Operator: National Trust for Scotland
Address: Charlotte Square
Phone: +441312252160
Website: https://nts.org.uk/visit/places/georgian-house
GPS coordinates: 55.95249,-3.20821
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:42
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