The New Town of Edinburgh and Other Stories with SIMON LAIRD
The New Town of Edinburgh and Other Stories with SIMON LAIRD
Join us for a talk by Simon Laird about the successive phases of Edinburgh’s New Towns
Venue: Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL (wheelchair accessible); and streamed live online via Zoom
Time: 6.30pm
Cost: £6 (students £2)
Tickets available on Eventbrite
Simon Laird explores the evolution of Edinburgh New Town, brainchild of Lord Provost George Drummond. Why was it built? How did it evolve during design and construction? And how has it accommodated 250 years of change? During his six terms as Lord Provost, Drummond was responsible for other developments in and around the Old Town, including points of interest close to our venue, which our speaker will also consider.