Edinburgh’s Vanished Streets: What Happened to the City’s Lost Thoroughfares
Morris Skilling
Explore the streets Edinburgh has lost to urban development, from the Luckenbooths to railway expansions. Discover what happened to the city's vanished thoroughfares.
September 2026
Edinburgh’s Lost Closes: Which Passageways Have Disappeared and Why
Discover which of Edinburgh's historic closes no longer exist, why they were demolished or lost, and what replaced these medieval passageways.
Why Do Edinburgh Streets Have Such Steep Hills? Understanding the City’s Dramatic Topography
Discover why Edinburgh's streets have such extreme slopes. Learn about the volcanic geology and glacial history that shaped the city's dramatic landscape.
Leith: From Edinburgh’s Historic Port to Vibrant Waterfront Neighbourhood
Discover Leith, Edinburgh's waterfront neighbourhood: from 14th-century port heritage to modern restaurants, galleries, and the Royal Yacht Britannia.