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Old Town map

Old Town is district in Edinburgh area. This page brings you detailed map of this part of Edinburgh and some basic information that can be useful to your visit. Note that Old Town district is also part of Google Street View Maps so you can jump to our Old Town Street View map to virtually travel around the area.

Old Town detailed map

This map of Old Town is based on Google Maps technology. You can switch the type of map in the right upper corner by clicking on buttons Map, Satellite and Terrain. Control panel on the left with plus and minus buttons can be used for zooming the map.

List of attractions in Old Town

This list contains all the major places of interest located in Old Town:

• Edinburgh Castle - Historical royal fortress up on the hill dominating city skyline.
• Palace of Holyroodhouse - Royal residence of British monarch when visiting Scotland.
• Royal Mile - Main thoroughfare through the Old Town lined with shops and landmarks.
• Scottish Parliament - Modern building of Scottish parliament that was highly critized for its price.
• Our Dynamic Earth - Science centre educating visitors on the Earth and its ecosystems.
• National Museum of Scotland - Large museum comprising two buildings with free admission.
• Scottish National Gallery - National art gallery of Scotland housing collection of Scottish and international art.
• Scotch Whisky Experience - Whisky themed visitor centre with tours including tasting.
• St Giles' Cathedral - Mther church of the Church of Scotland and the birthplace of Presbyterianism.
• Arthur's Seat - Peak of the extinct volcano close to the city centre offering great views.
• Scott Monument - Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Walter Scott.
• Festival Theatre Edinburgh - Theatre with capacity of 2.000 people focused on ballet, opera and big concerts.
• Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - Tower with six floors of hands-on exhibitions on optical illusions and light.
• Greyfriars Kirk - Parish kirk (church) of the Church of Scotland with nearby graveyard.
• Writers' Museum - Museum presenting lives and works of Robert Burns, Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.
• City Art Centre - Gallery with collection of Scottish art and exhibitions across photography or design.
• The Balmoral Hotel - Luxury five-star hotel known also as the North British Hotel.
• G&V Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh - Former Hotel Missoni in contemporary building on Royal Mile.
• Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caldonian - Victorian railway hotel set in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.

Where to continue from Old Town map

If you finished exploring Old Town on this website you can continue to following pages:

• Old Town Street View map - virtual sightseeeing around Old Town
• Edinburgh - Edinburgh main page