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Edinburgh is a city that is awash with history, the city is almost a walking museum. From architectural masterpieces to a glimpse into the way we used to live, Edinburgh has it all.
Some buildings have relatively short histories, such as Cable Wynd House and the Scottish Parliament, while others have been part of the fabric of Edinburgh for centuries, such as the Sheeps Heid Inn and the, perhaps wrongly named, John Knox House.
Take a look at our gallery below of just some of the buildings that make the city what it is today.
5. Monument of Scotland
Sitting atop Calton Hill, the National Monument of Scotland is the national memorial to the Scottish soldiers and sailors who died fighting in the Napoleonic Wars. Construction began in 1826 but lack of funds meant that it has never been finished. Photo: Jacob Anderson
6. John Knox House
John Knox House on the High Street dates back to the 16th century and is thought to have been lived in and owned by the Protestant reformer John Knox - however it is debated whether this actually happened. The building itself has changed little in style over the years, retaining its ‘overhanging’ upper floors - a feature once common in medieval Edinburgh architecture. | WikiCommons Photo: via WikiCommons
7. Cables Wynd House
Cables Wynd House dates back to 1965, but was immortalised in Irvine Welsh’s novel Trainspotting. The brutalist-style buildings were awarded a Category A listing in 2017. | Flickr/Tom Parnell Photo: Flickr/Tom Parnell
8. Usher Hall
The Usher Hall on Lothian Road has welcomed thousands of music acts to the stage since it opened in 1914. The auditorium is well-regarded by performers due to its excellent acoustics. | Council Photo: Council