George Street, Edinburgh

[2] However in the Victorian period the houses were replaced by shops, showrooms, banks, small department stores and hotels.

[3] A number of the grander of these buildings were designed by the prominent Victorian architect David Bryce, who lived in the street.

[18] In October 2012, the City of Edinburgh Council approved a 12-month trial starting in June 2014 that saw George Street featuring a one way system for vehicles, and a dedicated two way bike lane.

[22] The council agreed that a more detailed design was to be drawn up by February 2017 covering issues around traffic flow, transport users, the built streetscape including the statues, and pedestrians.

The event featured a whisky experience, a mobile cinema and 9-hole mini golf as well as a temporary cafe and bar.