Charlotte Square marks the western end of George Street in Edinburgh’s New Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its Georgian architecture.
Designed by Robert Adam before his death in 1791, construction began around 1800 and completed by 1820, with the northwest corner finished in the 1990s while adhering to the original neoclassical plans. Originally called St. George’s Square, it was renamed in 1786 for Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III, to avoid confusion with another George Square. The square became a prestigious address during the Scottish Enlightenment, housing thinkers, surgeons, and aristocrats as an elegant contrast to the Old Town’s overcrowding.
His beautiful flat fronted terraces are seen as a masterclass in urban planning.
 
Interesting facts...
A rumored secret tunnel beneath No. 7 (the Georgian House) was reportedly discovered during maintenance, allegedly linking to Edinburgh Castle—though details remain unverified