The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage

The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh were inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1995. The inscription recognised the unique contrast in architecture and streetscape, between the Medieval Old Town and the Georgian New Town. Together they form one of the most spectacular urban landscapes in the world. This exhibition highlights the landscape, historic buildings and monuments of the Site, which is now protected conserved and promoted by Edinburgh World Heritage.

The following exhibitions focus more closely on different aspects of the World Heritage Site.

The Topography of Hills and Valleys
Juxtaposition of the Old and New Towns
Valley of the Water of Leith
Contrasting Character
Townscape
Historic Buildings
Historic Interiors
Statues and Monuments
Parks, Gardens and Graveyards
Historic City and Capital of Scotland
Communities
Intellectual Tradition, Education and Law
Edinburgh - Festival City