Shopfronts
Shopfronts play a very important role in the city's unique historic character. A single high-quality shopfront can make a significant improvement to the streetscape.
Traditional architectural details that are hidden or neglected can easily be revitalised, helping to define the character of street and enhancing the shopping experience.
Case studies of previous EWH shopfront projects:
Restoration of a series of Georgian shopfronts at 33-41B William Street.
9-11 Gilmours Close, Grassmarket
A comprehensive refurbishment of a vacant property in the Grassmarket.
Small scale improvements to a restaurant as part of the conservation of the Royal Mile Mansions, a block at the junction of North Bridge and Royal Mile.
Downloads:
The Showcase Your Shopfront guide (PDF | 2.5MB)
The history of shopfronts in Edinburgh by Jack Gillon (PDF | 444KB)
Old Town Shopfront Technical Guidance (PDF | 4MB)
Old Town Shopfront Design (PDF | 1.6MB)
From the three year Twelve Monuments Project to the major restoration of Well Court.
EWH Historic Home Guides, Annual Reviews and the World Heritage Site Management Plan available for download.
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