Braid Hills, Edinburgh

Name: Braid Hills
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#329 among attractions in Edinburgh

Nature, Natural attraction, Hill

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Facts and practical information

The Braid Hills form an area towards the south-western edge of Edinburgh, Scotland. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°54'43"N, 3°11'49"W

Address

MortonhallEdinburgh United Kingdom

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Day trips

Braid Hills – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Observatory, Mortonhall Golf Club, Hermitage of Braid, Reid Memorial Church.

0.8 miNE
Tours of Victorian astronomical facility
Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
22 min walk • The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is an astronomical institution located on Blackford Hill in Edinburgh. The site is owned by the Science and Technology Facilities Council.
0.5 miW
55°54'42"N • 3°12'35"W
Mortonhall Golf Club, Edinburgh
13 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
0.7 miN
Park
Hermitage of Braid, Edinburgh
17 min walk • The Hermitage of Braid is an area between the Braid Hills and Blackford Hill. The Braid Burn runs through it. It comprises part of the 60.3-hectare Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve.
1.1 miNE
Church
Reid Memorial Church, Edinburgh
29 min walk • The Reid Memorial Church is a church in Edinburgh. It is a congregation of the Church of Scotland and is located in the Blackford area on the south side of the city.
0.7 miE
55°54'44"N • 3°10'46"W
Braid Hills Golf Centre, Edinburgh
18 min walk • Golf
0.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Park
Blackford Pond, Edinburgh
24 min walk • Blackford Pond is a small, artificial pond in the Blackford area of Edinburgh, Scotland.
0.8 miE
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Liberton Tower, Edinburgh
20 min walk • Liberton Tower is a four-storey, square-plan tower house in the Edinburgh suburb of Liberton, on the east side of the Braid Hills.
1.2 miNW
55°55'14"N • 3°13'24"W
Merchants of Edinburgh Golf Club Pro Shop, Edinburgh
31 min walk • Golf
~1820 ftN
Archaeological site
Blackford Hill, Edinburgh
9 min walk • Blackford Hill 164 metres is a hill in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. It is in the area of Blackford, between Morningside, and the Braid Hills.
1.1 miNE
Quad, Student center, Universities and schools
Kings Buildings House, Edinburgh
30 min walk • The King's Buildings is a campus of the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Located in the suburb of Blackford, the site contains most of the schools within the College of Science and Engineering, excepting only the School of Informatics and part of the School of Geosciences, which are located at the central George Square campus.
1.1 miNW
Cemetery
Morningside Cemetery, Edinburgh
28 min walk • Morningside Cemetery is a cemetery in Edinburgh. It was established in Edinburgh in 1878 by the Metropolitan Cemetery Company, originally just outwith the then city boundary, the nearest suburb then being Morningside.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Braid Hills?

Nearby attractions include Blackford Hill, Edinburgh (9 min walk), Hermitage of Braid, Edinburgh (17 min walk), Fairmilehead, Edinburgh (20 min walk), Liberton Tower, Edinburgh (20 min walk).

How to get to Braid Hills by public transport?

The nearest stations to Braid Hills:

Bus

Fairmilehead Crossroads • Lines: 4, 400 (21 min walk)
Frogston Avenue • Lines: 400 (21 min walk)