Old Town, Edinburgh
The Old Town (Scots: Auld Toun) is the name popularly given to the oldest part of Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh. The area has preserved much of its medieval street plan and many Reformation-era buildings. Together with the 18th/19th-century New Town, and West End, it forms part of a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site.
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
The Old Town seen from Princes Street | |
| Location | Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Part of | Old and New Towns of Edinburgh |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii)(iv) |
| Reference | 728 |
| Inscription | 1995 (19th Session) |
| Coordinates | 55°56′51.26″N 3°11′29.87″W |
Location of Old Town, Edinburgh in the City of Edinburgh council area Old Town, Edinburgh (Scotland) Old Town, Edinburgh (the United Kingdom) | |
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