Picture quiz: Edinburgh New Town landmarks

A copy of James Craig's New Town plan which was first published in 1767. Picture: NLS Archivesplaceholder image
A copy of James Craig's New Town plan which was first published in 1767. Picture: NLS Archives

TO MARK the launch of Edinburgh's Georgian Shadows, the fantastic new lightshow event celebrating 250 years since James Craig's New Town plan, we thought we'd brush up on our New Town knowledge and highlight ten of the World Heritage Site's foremost public buildings, residences and landmarks.

How many iconic landmarks from the first phase of the New Town can you name?

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