We have published more than 2,400 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints, with a highly successful series for the Edinburgh area. Most maps are taken from the OS 1:2500 (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. These show the areas in considerable detail, including individual houses.
For the central area of the city we have also reprinted several of the very early Five-foot plans. Originally published at a scale of 1:1056 or 5 feet to the mile, we have reduced them in scale to 1:1760 or a Yard to the Mile. The maps, though covering quite a small area, are wonderfully detailed, showing such features as capstans and mooring posts, lamp-posts, the layouts of back yards, and even the interior of certain buildings such as churches. For the urban historian they are perhaps the most fascinating maps ever published by the Ordnance Survey.
Our reprints 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 (Castle):
This wonderfully detailed map covers the area around and to the east of Edinburgh Castle, with coverage stretching from Spittall Street eastward to Lothian Street, and from the National Galleries southward to Bristo Place.
Features include George Heriots Hospital, Corn Exchange, Museum of Science and Art, Free Church Assembly Hall, Castle, Assembly Hall, National Galleries, St Giles church, County Hall, Watt Institution, Bank of Scotland, Police Chambers, Union Bank, New Greyfriars church, Signet Hall and for most of these even interior layouts are given. Other features include Grass Market, Lawn Market, George IV Bridge, The Mount, cattle market etc.
On the reverse we include the 1894 town plan, sheet 3.7.20, which covers the Grassmarket, St Giles church and Lawnmarket area.
The map links up sheet 29 Edinburgh New Town to the north, 34 Western New Townto the west and 36 South Bridge to the east.
Follow this link for a complete list of our Edinburgh Series maps.
You can order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information and prices, and other areas, go to The Index Page.
This map is taken from the OS '60 Inches to the Mile' map and reduced to a scale of '36 Inches to the Mile' For a full list of maps for Scotland, return to the England page.
Alan Godfrey Maps, Prospect Business Park, Leadgate, Consett, Co Durham, DH8 7PW / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 10 April 2010