As its name suggests, the ward's territory is based around a compact area in the centre of Edinburgh, including Calton Hill, the Canongate, Haymarket, Lauriston, the New Town, the Old Town, West Coates and the West End.
A minor 2017 boundary change saw the loss of Abbeyhill and the gain of Tollcross and Dumbiedykes, but the overall population rose considerably and one further representative was added.
[3] Source: [5][6] 2017 City of Edinburgh Council election[7] 2012 City of Edinburgh Council election A by-election arose following the resignation of SNP councillor David Beckett on 9 June 2011.
The seat was held by the SNP's Alasdair Rankin on 18 August 2011.
2007 City of Edinburgh Council election