Leamington Lift Bridge, Edinburgh

Name: Leamington Lift Bridge
Address: Leamington Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9PD, United Kingdom

#187 among attractions in Edinburgh

Bridge, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Leamington Lift Bridge is a lift bridge that crosses the Union Canal near its terminus at Lochrin Basin in Edinburgh. ()

Completed: 1906 (118 years ago)Coordinates: 55°56'29"N, 3°12'40"W

Address

Leamington RoadSouthside (Bruntsfield)Edinburgh EH3 9PD United Kingdom

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Day trips

Leamington Lift Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National War Museum, Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum, St Cuthbert's Church, Bruntsfield Links.

0.6 miNE
Military exhibitions at Edinburgh Castle
National War Museum, Edinburgh
16 min walk • Nestled within the historic confines of Edinburgh Castle, the National War Museum stands as a poignant testament to Scotland's military history. This venerable institution, located in the heart of Scotland's capital, is dedicated to sharing the stories and preserving...
0.6 miNE
Museum, Military museum
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum, Edinburgh
16 min walk • Nestled within the historic walls of Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum stands as a testament to over 300 years of military heritage. This distinguished museum is dedicated to Scotland's only cavalry regiment, the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, which...
0.6 miN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
16 min walk • St Cuthbert's Church, nestled at the foot of Edinburgh's iconic Castle Rock, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This historic church, with its origins dating back to the 7th century, is a spiritual landmark that has served the people of...
~1480 ftE
Sport venue, Sport
Bruntsfield Links, Edinburgh
8 min walk • Bruntsfield Links is 35 acres of open parkland in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, immediately to the south-west of the adjoining Meadows.
0.6 miN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of St John the Evangelist, Edinburgh
16 min walk • The Church of St John the Evangelist is a Scottish Episcopal church in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is sited at the west end of Princes Street at its junction with Lothian Road, and is protected as a category A listed building.
0.5 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh
14 min walk • St Mary's Cathedral or the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary the Virgin is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church in the West End of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built in the late 19th century in the West End of Edinburgh's New Town.
~1560 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema, Cafe
Cameo Cinema, Edinburgh
8 min walk • The Cameo is an Edinburgh cinema which started life as the King's Cinema on 8 January 1914 and is one of the oldest cinemas in Scotland still in use. Since becoming the Cameo in 1949, it has had a tradition of showing art house films. From 1949 onward it has been an important venue for the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
0.4 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema, Bars and clubs
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
11 min walk • The Edinburgh Filmhouse is a cinema located in Edinburgh, Scotland, which opened in 1979. It is home to the world's oldest continually running film festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival.
0.5 miNE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concerts and shows
Usher Hall, Edinburgh
13 min walk • The Usher Hall is a concert hall in Edinburgh, Scotland. It has hosted concerts and events since its construction in 1914 and can hold approximately 2,200 people in its recently restored auditorium, which is well loved by performers due to its acoustics.
0.6 miNE
City wall, Historical place
Flodden Wall, Edinburgh
17 min walk • There have been several town walls around Edinburgh, Scotland, since the 12th century. Some form of wall probably existed from the foundation of the royal burgh in around 1125, though the first building is recorded in the mid-15th century, when the King's Wall was constructed.
~230 ftW
Canal
Union Canal, Edinburgh
2 min walk • The Union Canal, full name the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal, is a canal in Scotland, running from Falkirk to Edinburgh, constructed to bring minerals, especially coal, to the capital.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Leamington Lift Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Union Canal, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Fountainbridge, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Viewforth Church, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Barclay Viewforth Church, Edinburgh (8 min walk).

How to get to Leamington Lift Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Leamington Lift Bridge:

Bus

Leamington Terrace • Lines: 10, 27 (2 min walk)
Gilmore Park • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)

Train

Haymarket (11 min walk)
Edinburgh Waverley (28 min walk)

Tram

Haymarket • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (12 min walk)
West End • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (13 min walk)