This architectural renaissance in Edinburgh was followed by an intellectual flowering in the sciences, philosophy, and medicine that revolutionized Western society in the late 18th century and saw the city dubbed the  Athens of the North.  
A lot of significant milestones in different fields in Edinburgh were direct results of the architectural renaissance. 
mnli hypothesis: A lot of significant milestones in different fields in Edinburgh were direct results of the architectural renaissance.  premise: This architectural renaissance in Edinburgh was followed by an intellectual flowering in the sciences, philosophy, and medicine that revolutionized Western society in the late 18th century and saw the city dubbed the  Athens of the North.  