Edinburgh in 25 Streets

Edinburgh's history is revealed in its street plan. The medieval Old Town ran along the spine of an ancient, extinct volcano from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace. On each side were steep valleys with a multitude of narrow closes and wynds extending downwards on both sides of the Royal Mile. By the mid-18th century Edinburgh had become one of the most densely populated cities in Europe, which led to the creation of the New Town on land to the north, with Princes Street as its main thoroughfare. Further expansion followed in following centuries as more housing was required for Scotland's capital city and new transport links in and out of the city were needed.

Edinburgh in 25 Streets tell the history of this fascinating city through 25 of its most interesting and important streets. Through the centuries, the streets have witnessed significant events, attracted remarkable people and been home to notable buildings and the stories of these streets are part of the story of the city. The book will be of interest to all those who live in Edinburgh or who have an interest in the area.