Old Map of Edinburgh 1921 by Bartholomew - Leith, Murrayfield, Portobello, Morningside
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This elegant pocket plan of Edinburgh was published by John Bartholomew and Son in 1921, capturing Scotland's capital during a fascinating moment of urban transformation. Suburban areas like Murrayfield, Morningside, and Portobello were still partly open countryside, while Central Edinburgh, Leith, and the expanding suburbs were well established. The hand-coloured map beautifully documents this transition with careful precision.
The pocket plan reveals a city crisscrossed by railways - the Caledonian Railway, North British Railway, and Edinburgh Suburban line - alongside parks and green spaces still beloved today: King's Park, the Meadows, and Inverleith Park. Intriguingly, numerous "Fever Hospitals" dot the map, offering insight into early-20th-century public health. An inset shows the city extending ten miles into surrounding countryside.
Ideal for Edinburgh lovers, history buffs, and anyone nostalgic for Edwardian Scotland, this map makes a stunning gift for birthdays, housewarmings, or Christmas. Perfect for studies, living rooms, or Scottish-themed spaces.
