Pilrig, Edinburgh

Name: Pilrig
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#266 among attractions in Edinburgh

Church, Neighbourhood

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Facts and practical information

Pilrig is an area of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. The name probably derives from the long field on which a peel tower stood. There is evidence of a peel tower situated on an area of higher ground above the Water of Leith. ()

Coordinates: 55°57'50"N, 3°10'41"W

Address

Leith (Pilrig)Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Day trips

Pilrig – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Calton Hill, St. James Centre, Easter Road Stadium, Collective.

0.6 miS
Views, gay bars and Edinburgh Playhouse
Calton Hill, Edinburgh
16 min walk • Perched atop its namesake mound, Calton Hill is a verdant oasis in the heart of Edinburgh, offering both locals and tourists a serene park environment and an unparalleled vantage point over Scotland's capital. This historic hill, crowned with iconic monuments...
0.8 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
St. James Centre, Edinburgh
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, the St. James Centre stands as a modern beacon of retail and leisure within the historic city. This bustling shopping centre, strategically located at the east end of Princes Street, offers a diverse array of high-street and designer...
0.5 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh
14 min walk • Easter Road Stadium stands as a testament to the passion for football in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. Nestled in the Leith area, this iconic sports venue is the proud home of Hibernian Football Club, often referred to as "Hibs." Established in 1893, the...
0.6 miS
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Collective, Edinburgh
17 min walk • Collective is a contemporary art institution located in the heart of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Nestled atop Calton Hill, this museum is not only a destination for art enthusiasts but also offers panoramic views of the city.
0.6 miS
Memorial, Monuments and statues
National Monument of Scotland, Edinburgh
17 min walk • The National Monument of Scotland stands proudly atop Calton Hill in Edinburgh, a poignant tribute to the Scottish soldiers and sailors who gave their lives during the Napoleonic Wars. This striking memorial, designed to echo the Parthenon in Athens, symbolizes...
0.6 miS
Observatories and planetariums
City Observatory, Edinburgh
17 min walk • The City Observatory was an astronomical observatory on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is also known as the Calton Hill Observatory.
0.6 miNE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
South Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh
17 min walk • South Leith Parish Church, originally the Kirk of Our Lady, St Mary, is a congregation of the Church of Scotland. It is the principal church and congregation in Leith, in Edinburgh.
0.6 miS
Archaeological site
Cat Stones of Scotland, Edinburgh
17 min walk • The Cat Stones of Scotland are natural prominent rock features or standing stones around Scotland that are often linked to battles or burials. The English term cat applied to such stones derives from the Gaelic cath. Clach a'Chait would be the Gaelic for "Stone of the Cat".
0.6 miSW
Reportedly haunted, Theater, Concerts and shows
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
15 min walk • Edinburgh Playhouse is a theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland. With 3,059 seats it is the second largest theatre in the UK after the Hammersmith Apollo. The theatre is owned by Ambassador Theatre Group.
~440 ftN
Museum
Rhubaba Gallery and Studios, Edinburgh
3 min walk • Rhubaba Gallery and Studios is an artist-run gallery and studios in Edinburgh, Scotland, co-founded by Edinburgh College of Art graduates Frances Stacey, Rachel Adams, Tom Nolan, Catherine Payton and Claire Davies.
0.6 miS
Park
Regent, Edinburgh
15 min walk • The Regent, Royal and Carlton Terrace Gardens are private communal gardens in the New Town area of Edinburgh, EH7. They lie over a 4.8-hectare site on the east side of Calton Hill.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pilrig?

Nearby attractions include Rhubaba Gallery and Studios, Edinburgh (3 min walk), St Andrew's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Leith Walk, Edinburgh (4 min walk), McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh (6 min walk).

How to get to Pilrig by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pilrig:

Bus

Pilrig Street • Lines: 49 (1 min walk)
Shrubhill • Lines: 49 (4 min walk)

Tram

St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (22 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (29 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (25 min walk)