Edinburgh, a world heritage site and one of the most visited cities in the world, boasts a vast range of buildings from all periods and in many different styles. Architectural writer Robin Ward introduces 300 of the city's most fascinating places, from imposing public buildings such as galleries, museums, banking halls, churches and theatres to pubs, domestic dwellings, monuments and industrial heritage. Conveniently grouped by location, all areas of the city are covered, including suburbs. All are accessible by walking, cycling, public transport or car. Above (left to right): The Greek Revival style National Monument which gave Edinburgh the nickname 'The Athens of the North'; the much-loved statue of Greyfriars Bobby in the Old Town; Lamb's House (1610) in Leith, one of the finest buildings of its type and period in Scotland. Front cover: Bute House, on Charlotte Square in the New Town, the official residence of the First Minister of Scotland.