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Area Guide

New Town

Georgian architecture, city-centre convenience and some of Edinburgh's most elegant streets.

01 Area at a glance

Edinburgh's New Town combines formal Georgian streets and squares with immediate access to the city centre. George Street, Queen Street and the residential streets running north towards Broughton and Stockbridge each have a distinct feel, from polished commercial addresses to quieter terraces and mews.

It is central without being uniform. A top-floor flat near Broughton Street, a drawing-room apartment beside Queen Street Gardens and a townhouse close to Charlotte Square offer very different space, light and day-to-day surroundings.

Everyday life in the New Town

From schools and everyday amenities to coastal walks and local places to eat, explore some of the details that shape life in Cramond & Barnton.

GREEN SPACE & LEISURE

Cramond Beach

A picturesque stretch of sand and rocks, perfect for seaside walks and sunset views. Explore the River Almond, Cramond Island and nearby Lauriston Castle, with scenic walks along the coast and through woodland trails.

My local view

New Town buying is rarely about postcode alone. I'd compare the building, floor, orientation and outlook before treating two properties as genuine alternatives.

The strongest purchase is usually the home whose period character works comfortably in daily life: good natural light, a practical layout, well-managed common parts and a location that matches the buyer's tolerance for activity and parking constraints.

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Your next move in the New Town

Whether you’re hoping to buy here or thinking about selling, Rowan can help you take the next steps. 

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