This walking tour is the perfect way to explore the expansion that transformed Edinburgh during its golden age of architecture. Along the way, you'll discover the connection between the design of the New Town and the Scottish Enlightenment, the movement that earned the city the nickname "Athens of the North". The route passes through Charlotte Square, home to Bute House, the official residence of Scotland's First Minister, before leaving the New Town behind and descending into Dean Village, a neighbourhood on the banks of the Water of Leith that still feels like a village frozen in time.
The guide leads the group through streets such as St Andrews Square, past buildings like Dundas House, and in front of the Royal Scottish Academy, explaining along the way why Edinburgh pays special tribute to King George IV and the curious history of a community like Well Court.