The Georgian House offers another opportunity to step back in time. This time to get a glimpse of the new town lifestyle at the end of the eighteenth century. The house has been restored and refurbished by the National Trust of Scotland in painstaking detail. Some rooms even include sounds and smells, as well as the usual chatty NTS guides, who can can give fascinating insights on both life in the 18th century and conditions in Scotland now. Be careful what you ask if you don't have plenty of time to spare.
In the basement a video presentation gives a glimpse of a day in the life of the original owner as well as background on building of the new town and its architecture.
Outside in Charlotte Square you have can admire Robert Adams stunning architecture.
A visit here combines really well with a visit to Gladstone's Land on the Royal Mile.
Apparently the house is specially decorated for Christmas. Unfortunately when I tried to visit in winter I arrived just after closing time, so my visit ended up being the following summer.
Practicalities:
Tel: 0131 226 3318
It is open from:
10am - 6pm April - October
10am – 4pm October - April
More info is available at: www.nts.org.uk