Edinburgh New Town Plan 1767

Edinburgh New Town Plan, 1767 — James CraigIn 1766, a young architect named James Craig submitted a bold vision for Edinburgh's expansion northward — a disciplined grid of wide streets, formal squares, and civic grandeur that would define the city for centuries. This engraved plan, dedicated to King George III, is the document that set it all in motion. George Street runs as the commanding central axis, with Queen Street and Princes Street flanking it to the north and south. St. George's Square and St. Andrew's Square anchor the plan at each end, giving the layout its signature symmetry. Surrounding context — Calton Hill, Leith Street, and the terrain beyond — grounds the design in Edinburgh's remarkable topography. The print is rich with period detail: an ornate cartouche featuring allegorical figures, an elegant compass rose, a scale bar, and the full royal dedication text rendered in elaborate 18th-century letterforms. It is as much a document of Enlightenment ambition as it is a map of streets. Printed on gallery-quality fine art paper. Available in multiple sizes. A distinguished addition to any study, library, office, or Edinburgh-inspired interior.