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Brief synthesis The remarkable juxtaposition of two clearly articulated urban planning phenomena. The contrast between the organic medieval Old Town and the planned Georgian New Town of Edinburgh, Scotland, provides a clarity of urban structure unrivalled in Europe. The juxtaposition of these two distinctive townscapes, each of exceptional historic and architectural interest, Members of the public were invited to have their say in how the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site should be run. The survey was based around 14 key themes: awareness of the World Heritage status, maintenance of buildings and streets, moving around, natural space, city centre economy, guidance, new developments, housing, visitor

The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site was placed on this list in 1995 and is one of 6 in Scotland together with New Lanark, Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Antonine Wall, The Heart of Neolithic Orkney, The Forth Bridge and St. Kilda. Dr James Bruhn, Head of World Heritage and Heritage Policy at Historic Environment Scotland (HES) The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage site is special – it is a complex, living capital city and its conservation requires considered action, great investment and long-term planning. Edinburgh has been the capital of Scotland for over 500 years. Its Old and New Towns together comprise one of the most beautiful cityscapes in the world, inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1995.

The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh

14 photos of Edinburgh's Old and New Town to mark World Heritage Day ...

Lauded the world over, Edinburgh ’s Old Town and New Town are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, prized for their architectural beauty and historical significance. Separated by the thin green band of Princes Street Gardens, these adjacent neighbourhoods could not be closer, yet also more different from each other in their character. To discover which side of this

The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site Management Plan 2011-2016 also contains valuable information pertaining to stakeholder engagement, management, and conservation issues.

World Heritage Site Status The inscription of Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 was due to: The exceptional survival of the medieval Old Town, illustrating the organic growth of a historic city. The contrasting yet complementary planned New Town, which showcases the neoclassical vision of the Enlightenment era. A document setting out how we intend to care for the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site. The Policy Env 1 World Heritage Sites states: “Development which would harm the qualities which justified the inscription of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and/or the Forth Bridge as World Heritage Sites or would have a detrimental impact on a Site’s setting will not be permitted.

This short guide is an introduction to the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site, its inscription on the World Heritage tapestry of scenery List, and its management and governance. It is one of a series of Site-specific short guides for each of Scotland’s six WHS.

Edinburgh has been the Scottish capital since the 15th century. It has two distinct areas: the Old Town, dominated by a medieval fortress; and the neoclassical New Town, whose development from the 18th century onwards had a far-reaching influence on European urban planning. The harmonious juxtaposition of these two contrasting historic areas, each with many important Background 3.1 The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh site was added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO’s) list of World Heritage Sites in 1995. The World Heritage Committee stated that the Edinburgh Old and New Towns „represent a remarkable blend of two urban phenomena: organic medieval growth and 18th and 19th The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site was placed on this list in 1995 and is one of 6 in Scotland together with New Lanark, Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Antonine Wall, The Heart of Neolithic Orkney, The Forth Bridge and St. Kilda.

The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site

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The Old and New Towns were inscribed on the World Heritage List for their remarkable juxtaposition of two urban planning phenomena: the early mediaeval ‘herringbone’ layout of the Old Town on the crag, and the regular layout of the Enlightenment New Town, with Sir Walter Scott’s Waverley valley in between. Edinburgh was for many years commended for its far The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site is located in Edinburgh on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. Edinburgh is Scotland’s second most populous city and its capital. At its castle and the neoclassical Edinburgh greatest extent, the Site is approximately 2 kilometres long from east to west and 1.5 kilometres wide, north to south, giving a total area of some 4.5 km2. The Site contains nearly In December in 1995 the city centre of Edinburgh was inscribed on the UNESCO (United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) List of World Heritage Sites. This gives international recognition that Edinburgh’s medieval Old Town and the Georgian New Town are „of exceptional historical and cultural interest“ and of the same world status as the Taj Mahal and

Edinburgh World Heritage was established by the City of Edinburgh Council and Historic Scotland through a merger between the Edinburgh New Town Conservation Committee and the Edinburgh Old Town Renewal Trust. Its role includes promoting the property, grant dispersal and community engagement across the property. Explore the history of street lighting in Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns, from oil lamps to electricity. Discover the evolution of urban illumination. The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage site was added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s – UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites in 1995. UNESCO stated that the site „represents a remarkable blend of two urban phenomena: organic medieval growth and 18th and 19th century town planning“.

The OLD and NEW TOWNS of EDINBURGH WORLD HERITAGE SITE MANAGEMENT PLAN37 The nomination of Edinburgh as a World Heritage Site was submitted in 1994. An extract from inscribed by the nomination document setting out the justification for inscription is in Appendix I. In February 1995 an ICOMOS expert mission visited the proposed Site.

It has two separate parts: the Edinburgh Old Town, dominated by a medieval castle; and the neoclassical Edinburgh New Town, developed in the 18th century and which had a far-reaching influence on European urban planning. Edinburgh became a World Heritage Site in 1995. The key features of the World Heritage Site are:- Landscape setting 1. Title of proposal Draft Old and New Towns of Edinburgh (ONTE) World Heritage Site (WHS) Management Plan 2024 of these two contrasting – 2035 2. What will change as a result of this proposal? This is a refresh of an existing document. The main change is that the plan now covers a ten-year period rather than five, and it had a separate action plan that will be reviewed every two years. A further Report Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site: Monitoring Report 2013 – 2015 Recommendations 1.1 It is recommended that the Committee notes the content of this report.

OLD AND NEW TOWNS OF EDINBURGH WORLD HERITAGE SITE

Examining international case studies including USA, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Laurajane Smith identifies and explores the use of heritage throughout the world. Edinburgh World Heritage, in partnership with Edinburgh’s historic city managers, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and the City of Edinburgh Council, has launched a public consultation to develop the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site Management Plan 2024+. World Heritage Site Management Plans are important strategy documents that are

Holding UNESCO World Heritage Status, The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh are blessed with a rich tapestry of scenery, structures and stories, each intrinsic to our identity. These elements have, over the centuries, forged our traditions, built our communities, and nurtured our outstanding international reputation. Edinburgh has been the Scottish capital since the 15th century. It has two distinct areas: the Old Town, dominated by a medieval fortress; and the neoclassical New Town, whose development from the 18th century

Foreword Ten years on from achieving World Heritage Site status we are proud to present Edinburgh’s first World Heritage protection beyond that of a Site Management Plan. The Plan provides a framework for conservation in the heart of Scotland’s capital city.

2.1 The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh (ONTE) site was added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO) list of World Heritage Sites (WHS) in 1995. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee stated that the Edinburgh Old and New Towns „represent a remarkable blend of two urban phenomena: organic medieval growth and 18th The Old Town is culturally significant as a living museum of Edinburgh’s heritage from medieval times to the present. stakeholder engagement Its labyrinthine alleys and historic buildings provide a vivid window into the city’s evolution. The area’s preservation of historic sites, such as St Giles’ Cathedral and Mary King’s Close, contributes to its cultural importance. Map of the city centre, showing the Old Town (dark brown), New Town (mid brown), and the West End (orange), with the World Heritage Site indicated by the red line Cockburn Street in Edinburgh The Old Town (Scots: Auld Toun) is the

Chapter Three Significance of the Site

Site. The main objective outside the World Heritage boundary is to protect the iconic skyline, and the key views in and out of the Site, as well as its setting. National guidance, alongside conservation areas and listed building designations and a Skyline Study, offer sophisticated layers of protection beyond that of a traditional buffer zone. The Skyline Study defines the dramatic The New Town is a central area of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It was built in stages between 1767 and around 1850, and retains much of its original neo-classical beyond that of and Georgian architecture. Its best-known street is Princes Street, facing Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town across the geological depression of the former Nor Loch. The area’s New Town Gardens It has two separate parts: the Edinburgh Old Town, dominated by a medieval castle; and the neoclassical Edinburgh New Town, developed in the 18th century and which had a far-reaching influence on European urban planning. Edinburgh became a World Heritage Site in 1995. The key features of the World Heritage Site are:- Landscape setting

This project focuses on the protection and management of Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns, renowned for their historical and architectural significance. Despite harmonious juxtaposition global pressures from tourism and commercial development, Edinburgh has established a robust world cultural heritage protection and management system.