Things to do in New Town, Edinburgh

Towering neo-Gothic monument to Sir Walter Scott that dominates the city centre. It features a statue of Scott with his favourite hound.

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Late-18th-century Georgian district laid out on an Enlightenment grid plan. Its streets and squares are named after British royalty and national emblems.

"Late-18th-century Georgian district laid out on an Enlightenment grid plan. Its streets and squares "

Park popular with locals, created by draining the Nor Loch. It separates the Old and New Towns.

"Park popular with locals, created by draining the Nor Loch. It separates the Old and New Towns."

The busiest shopping street in the New Town, running alongside Princes Street Gardens.

"The busiest shopping street in the New Town, running alongside Princes Street Gardens."

The New Town's main drag, built extra wide so a four-horse carriage could make a U-turn.

"The New Town's main drag, built extra wide so a four-horse carriage could make a U-turn."

A bustling New Town street lined with pubs and music venues. It's a popular nightlife spot with a mix of ages.

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A bar on Rose Street recommended for its authentic Scottish music.

"A bar on Rose Street recommended for its authentic Scottish music."

A memorial in Princes Street Gardens to Wojtek, a WWII bear mascot. He famously carried ammunition crates at the Battle of Monte Cassino.

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An ornate cast-iron fountain installed in 1872 and restored in 2018. It frames a great view of the castle and has a playground beside it.

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The world's oldest floral clock, installed in 1903 at Princes Street Gardens. It is replanted every year with a new design.

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A world-ranked speakeasy entered through a hidden bookcase door, known for science-driven cocktails using freeze distillation. Its coconut daiquiri is the signature drink.

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A separate gallery a street away from the National Gallery. The host warns that Edinburgh's galleries have confusingly similar names.

"A separate gallery a street away from the National Gallery. The host warns that Edinburgh's gallerie"