Thistle Street is located at the heart of Scotland’s capital city in Edinburgh’s New Town. Built in stages between 1767 and 1850, retaining much of the original neo classical and Georgian period architecture, the New Town is considered to be a masterplan of city planning. Together with the Old Town, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995.

With pedestrian safety and comfort in mind, Edinburgh City Council engineers were seeking to improved drainage around the walkways in this essentially flat area, minimising the issues of ponding and standing water, creating effective channels and falls yet retaining the character of the city streets.

Marshalls Civils & Drainage Solution

Our Pave Drain provided the perfect solution, offering a unique aesthetic for surface water drainage.

Utilising expertise in both concrete and natural stone, Pave Drain provides an effective combined paving and drainage solution, which perfectly complements natural stone paving products.