New College stands proudly looking over the mound, connecting Princes St to the Royal Mile. Looking Southwards from Princes St, it helps make up an impressive line of old stone 18th and 19th century architecture, the "quintessential Edinburgh". New College houses the Edinburgh University School of Divinity. My time spent with Religious Studies as an outside course acquainted me well with the wonderful building which is New College. New College was opened in 1846 as a college of the Free Church of Scotland but since the 30s has been home to the School of Divinity. It's chief purpose is probably still to produce ministers for the Church of Scotland, but Theology and RS students now make up a significant part of the student body. New College is one of the largest and most renowned centres for post graduate studies in Theology and RS in the UK. But you don't need to be a student to appreciate the fine architecture and atmosphere of the place (which in my opinion, and The School of Divinity is most definitely not my chief School, is the best). Outside in the courtyard, which is easily accessible to non-students, is an interesting stature of John Knox, and an opportune moment for a photo. Overall a great, free, opportunity to see a great historic building read more