James Craig

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Observatory House, on Edinburgh's Calton Hill, dates back to 1776. Picture: Anna Henly

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Radio Forth's headquarters on Forth Street, in Edinburgh's New Town. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Bid to turn Radio Forth headquarters into new hotel under threat

Observatory House

Travel: Observatory House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh

The preserved foundation stone can be seen at the northwest entrance to the centre. An accompanying plaque details the history of the site.

St James Square 1779 foundation stone incorporated into new centre

A moment of peace for a red grouse

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The Old Observatory House on Edinburgh's Calton Hill dates back to 1776.

Gothic home for astronomers to become artists 'retreat'

Thistle Court in the 1960s. Picture: TSPL

What was the first building in Edinburgh's New Town?

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

Picture quiz: Edinburgh New Town landmarks

Special effects to mark 250 years of Edinburgh's New Town

Welsh-born Liz McAreavey transformed a small deli in Edinburghs West End into Le Bistro Hospitality, which had 150 employees and turnover of Â£7 million. Photograph: Scott Louden

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Architect James Craig created a place only nice people could afford. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Capital's New Town was '˜built for social cleansing'

The George Hotel, Edinburgh

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Soldier outside Leith Fort on the day it was announced that is was to be closed.

Looking back at Edinburgh's notorious Leith Fort

The man is accused of buying and selling shares in an attempt to profit when the stock rebounded. Picture: Getty

Scot facing US charges over Twitter ‘share scam’

The offences are alleged to have been committed at the Bonnybridge Social Club. Picture: Google

Anti-terror policeman stands trial for assault

Police outside a home in Detroit in which two bodies were found. Picture: AP

Mother arrested after kids found dead in freezer

Athletes Jessica Ennis-Hill, left, and Eilidh Child at the Athletes Village in Dalmarnock, Glasgow. Picture: Robert Perry

Architects ahead of the curve on style

St Andrew Square Garden will become home to the Famous Spiegeltent. Picture: Neil Hanna

St Andrew Square Garden to become Fringe venue

Lost Edinburgh: Leith Street, St James Square and Greenside

Lost Edinburgh: Leith Street, St James Square and Greenside

Scottish independence day may be delayed if Scotland votes Yes

RBS plan to share historic Edinburgh HQ

Historic cottage to be rebuilt stone by stone (minus the satellite dish and burg...

Streets ahead: Exploring the original plans for Edinburgh’s New Town

The march of time’s exposed at military site

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New perspective on city plans: James Craig's alternative vision

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20 days to see Observatory House for free

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Holiday high: Restoration means great views to let

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Observatory House holiday home a top spot for festivities

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Scotland's historic graveyards finally rest in peace

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Mouthpiece: We should let city flourish

Barbara Craig

McGeechan brings in young hopefuls

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

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Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

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