Craigleith, Edinburgh

Craigleith (Scottish Gaelic: Creag Lìte) is an area of west Edinburgh, Scotland.

The area lies between Ravelston Dykes, to Crewe Toll and the Ferry Road, and Comely Bank on the east.

The 350-million-year-old Carboniferous Craigleith sandstone was used extensively in construction because it was a hard-wearing composite.

Architects used it extensively in buildings in both Edinburgh's Old and New Town.

Many famous buildings including Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace were built from Craigleith sandstone.

Craigleith Drive
Edinburgh's Old and New Towns
Edinburgh's Old and New Towns