General Post Office, Category A listed post office in Edinburgh, Scotland
The General Post Office stands at the intersection of Waterloo Place and North Bridge, featuring a Renaissance-style sandstone facade with ornate balustraded parapets.
Built between 1861 and 1865 on the former Theatre Royal site, Prince Albert laid the foundation stone during a ceremony that marked Edinburgh's postal development.
The transformation from postal headquarters to modern offices in 2000 reflects Edinburgh's commitment to preserve architectural heritage while adapting to contemporary needs.
The building now houses multiple organizations across eight floors, providing 205,170 square feet of office space with a central atrium and three rooftop gardens.
The structure incorporates different architectural styles on each level, from rusticated ground floor to corner towers topped with large stone urns.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.95290,-3.18802
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:42
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