Welcome to Edinburgh,
the capital of Scotland
and to George Street, which lies at the heart of the Georgian New Town,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a vibrant part of the City
in which people not only go about their business but also live
and relax; It is this unique mix which makes for such a special
place to visit. We are proud to have world class retail shops,
hotels and restaurants located here.
NEWS & EVENTS
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Edinburgh Doors Open Day
Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 September
This year's Doors Open Day, organised by the Cockburn Association
in partnership with Edinburgh Trams, is taking place over a whole
weekend for the first time. With more buildings than ever before
- and more time to explore - there is something of interest for all
ages, interests and tastes.
From guided walks along the Union Canal, a mock jury trial at the
Sheriff Court to tips on Georgian etiquette at Edinburgh World Heritage
and panoramic views from Corstorphine Tower, Nelson Monument and
the roof garden at Tanfield this is your chance to explore Edinburgh's
past, present and future - all for free.
TRAM UPDATES The tram mock-up has been
open to visitors from Monday, 23 February and has proven a great
success. To date there have been over 28,000 visitors, and the
mock-up will be open until Sunday, 14 March (11am-6pm).
As well as giving visitors a sneak preview of what Edinburgh's
trams will look like on the streets in 2011, the model has also
been used to carry out important engineering and safety checks.
Feedback forms have been completed on the mock-up and the results
have been encouraging. You can view images of the tram mock-up
by clicking on the following link - Tram mock-up
FOOD MARKETS
EDINBURGH FARMERS MARKETS CASTLE TERRACE Every Saturday from 9am -2pm
JAMES
CLERK MAXWELL STATUE UNVEILED
East End OF GEORGE STREET
This is the latest edition to George Street's
statues and is the first to be installed in almost a century.
Produced by Paisley-based sculptor, Alexander Stoddart
and commissioned by The Royal Society of Edinburgh, it honours James
Clerk Maxwell (1831 -1879), one of Scotland's most significant mathematicians
and theoretical physicists.
For more about James Clerk Maxwell and a who's who
of the other statues along George Street. Click
Here
On April the 4th 2008, St. Andrew Square Gardens were opened to the
public for the first time in generations.
The £2.6 million makeover
project is a result of a partnership with The City of Edinburgh
Council, Scottish Enterprise Edinburgh and Lothian. New features
include two new entrance gates, curved footpaths linking to the
new entrances, a reflective pool in the south west corner, floodlit
trees and a glass café pavillion offering coffee by Coffee
Republic.
NEWS & EVENTS
