
5 Surprising Facts About Stockbridge
Stockbridge is more than just a suburb of Edinburgh, as this collection of fascinating facts demonstrates!There was indeed a bridge in Stockbridge.
THE NEW TOWN
Constructed in the mid-18 th century as the solution to the cramped living conditions of the Old Town in which disease and crime were rife, New Town is a masterpiece of urban planning, featuring
impressive Georgian neo-classical buildings set spaciously along cobbled street and, thanks to a
commitment to preserving its character, a walk through the district is like stepping back in time.
There’s no end of things to do, including enjoying panoramic views of the city from the summit of
The Nelson Monument, exploring the innumerable exhibits at the free-to-visit National Portrait
Gallery or taking a leisurely wander amid the exotic species of plants at the Royal Botanic Gardens.
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Stockbridge is more than just a suburb of Edinburgh, as this collection of fascinating facts demonstrates!There was indeed a bridge in Stockbridge.
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Today, the Stockbridge Colonies are afforded listed status, protecting them as a key element of Edinburgh’s social history.
Only a five-minute walk from Princes Street, Dean Village is a strikingly beautiful sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Walking through the Edinburgh suburb of Stockbridge today, you’re bound to sense the strong Bohemian atmosphere.
5 surprising facts about Edinburgh’s NEW Town Like the Old Town, Edinburgh’s more recent development is crammed with buildings of historical, cultural and architectural significance,
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