Old Town, Medieval district in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Royal Mile extends through the Old Town for 1.8 kilometers, connecting Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace with four distinct sections along its path.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, Edinburgh's population concentrated in this area, leading to severe overcrowding that prompted the development of New Town.
The National Museum of Scotland in Old Town presents extensive collections spanning science, technology, natural history, and Scottish heritage through multiple exhibition halls.
Visitors can explore the underground passages beneath the streets through organized tours that reveal the hidden layers of Edinburgh's past construction periods.
The Old Town follows a fishbone street pattern with narrow alleys descending from the main spine, created by the natural landscape of Castle Rock.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Part of: Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.94757,-3.19163
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:07
The historic districts display local architecture from medieval to baroque periods. The streets connect markets, cafes and old houses. The quarters preserve elements from their time of origin, from Romanesque churches to neoclassical facades.
Greyfriars Kirkyard
93 m
National Museum of Scotland
123 m
National Library of Scotland
125 m
Greyfriars Kirk
114 m
Greyfriars Bobby Fountain
75 m
George IV Bridge
72 m
Edinburgh Central Library
83 m
Museum of Scotland
97 m
Edinburgh, 41 Cowgate, Magdalen Chapel
66 m
Augustine Congregational Church
31 m
Tailor's Hall
120 m
Edinburgh, Victoria Street, 1 - 2 India Buildings
132 m
Edinburgh, 26 George Iv Bridge, Frankenstein Pub
31 m
Edinburgh, Candlemaker Row, Greyfriars Church, Churchyard, George Buchanan's Monument
56 m
Edinburgh, 30, 32, 34 Candlemaker Row, Public House
86 m
Edinburgh, 16 George Iv Bridge
38 m
Edinburgh, 94 - 116 Cowgate, Society Of Solicitors' Library
125 m
Edinburgh, 23-25 Chambers Street, Crown Office
97 m
Edinburgh, 30-31 Chambers Street, Edinburgh Dental Hospital And School
44 m
Edinburgh, 15 George Iv Bridge
48 m
Edinburgh, George Iv Bridge, Central Public Library, Fine Art Department
115 m
Edinburgh, 14-20 Cowgate, Clinic
131 m
Edinburgh, Candlemaker Row, Greyfriars Church, Churchyard, Lodge And Gate Piers
86 m
Edinburgh, 1, 3, 5 Forrest Road
122 m
National Library of Scotland building
125 m
Edinburgh, 31, 33 Candlemaker Row
26 m
Edinburgh, 3 Merchant Street
47 m
Edinburgh, 39, 41, 43 Candlemaker Row
58 mReviews
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