Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Edinburgh (E)


We have published more than 2,400 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints; this includes more than 150 in Scotland, with a good range of maps around Edinburgh. The maps are highly detailed. They are taken from the OS 1:2,500 (or 25 inch) maps and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. Each covers an area of a mile and a half by a mile. They show streets with individual houses, tram tracks, railway tracks and even signals, factories, wharves and such details as fountains and water troughs. They will provide hours of fascination for historians and genealogists. The maps are neatly folded and each includes a specially written introduction to the area. Maps can be purchased on our On-line Mapshop where further information about titles is given. Or visit The Index Page for a full list to the series and details of Prices.


Here are the details of maps for Edinburgh (E):

  • Edinburghshire Sheet 3.08 Edinburgh (Holyrood) 1984 - published 1984; introduction by Barbara Morris & R.J.Morris

    This detailed map covers the eastern part of central Edinburgh, with coverage stretching from Waverley station eastward to Whinney Hill and from West Nicolson Street northward to Hillside Crescent.

    Features on this busy map include eastern part of Waverley station, University of Edinburgh, Pleasance Brewery, Queen's Park, Holyrood Palace, Calton Hill, Regent Gardens, North and South Bridge, Greenside area, Moray Park Maltings, St Margaret's Works & Locomotive Depot, tramways, Meadowbank area, Abbey Brewery, City Hospital, etc. On the reverse we include street directories for Canongate and High Street.

    The map links up with Edinburgh Sheets 3.04 Leith Walk to the north, 3.07 Princes St to the west, 4.05 Portobello W to the east, 3.12 Newington to the south.


    You might find this index map useful.


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    Maps in the Godfrey Edition are taken from the 25 inch to the mile map and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. For a full list of maps for Scotland, return to the Scotland page.

    The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 9 Dec 2010