Old Maps of Edinburgh, Scotland for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Edinburgh with 6 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Edinburgh has changed over the decades.


Edinburgh, Scotland maps

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  1. 1852 Map of Edinburghshire, Sheet 2, 1853 Print
    1852 Map of Edinburghshire, Sheet 2, 1853 Print
    1852 Edinburghshire, Sheet 2
    1853 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Edinburgh, including Leith Central, Leith Harbour & Newhaven, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1894 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.NE, 1897 Print
    1894 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.NE, 1897 Print
    1894 Edinburghshire Sheet III.NE
    1897 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Edinburgh, including Leith Central, Leith Harbour & Newhaven, and other nearby areas

  3. 1906 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.NE, 1909 Print
    1906 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.NE, 1909 Print
    1906 Edinburghshire Sheet III.NE
    1909 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Edinburgh, including Leith Central, Leith Harbour & Newhaven, and other nearby areas

  4. 1913 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.NE, 1920 Print
    1913 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.NE, 1920 Print
    1913 Edinburghshire Sheet III.NE
    1920 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Edinburgh, including Leith Central, Leith Harbour & Newhaven, and other nearby areas

  5. 1931 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.NE, 1935 Print
    1931 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.NE, 1935 Print
    1931 Edinburghshire Sheet III.NE
    1935 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Edinburgh, including Leith Central, Leith Harbour & Newhaven, and other nearby areas

  6. 1938 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.NE, 1944 Print
    1938 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.NE, 1944 Print
    1938 Edinburghshire Sheet III.NE
    1944 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Edinburgh, including Leith Central, Leith Harbour & Newhaven, and other nearby areas

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