Victoria Swing Bridge, Edinburgh

Name: Victoria Swing Bridge
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#129 among attractions in Edinburgh

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The Victoria Swing Bridge is a swing bridge in Leith, Edinburgh. ()

Completed: 1874 (150 years ago)Length: 212 ftWidth: 24 ftCoordinates: 55°58'44"N, 3°10'12"W

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LeithEdinburgh United Kingdom

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Victoria Swing Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ocean Terminal, Easter Road Stadium, HMY Britannia, South Leith Parish Church.

~1770 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Leith, Edinburgh's vibrant waterfront district, Ocean Terminal stands as a modern shopping and leisure hub. This expansive shopping centre, which opened its doors in 2001, offers a unique retail experience against the backdrop of the city's...
1.2 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh
31 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...
~1940 ftNW
Royal family's former personal vessel
HMY Britannia, Edinburgh
10 min walk • HMY Britannia, a former royal yacht of the British monarch, is now a cherished attraction docked in the historic city of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Launched on April 16, 1953, and commissioned into service for Queen Elizabeth II in January 1954, this majestic vessel...
0.5 miS
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
South Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh
12 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.
0.8 miW
Museum, Art gallery
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, Edinburgh
21 min walk • Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is a facility in Edinburgh, Scotland providing artists with studios, exhibition space and workshops.
1 miS
Museum
Rhubaba Gallery and Studios, Edinburgh
26 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.
0.5 miW
Church
North Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh
14 min walk • North Leith Parish Church is a congregation of the Church of Scotland, within the Presbytery of Edinburgh. It is serves part of Leith, formerly an independent burgh and since 1920 a part of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland.
0.6 miS
Park
Leith Links, Edinburgh
15 min walk • Leith Links is the principal open space within Leith, the docks district of Edinburgh, Scotland. This public park is divided by a road into two main areas, a western section and an eastern section, both being largely flat expanses of grass bordered by mature trees.
1 miSW
Cemetery
Rosebank Cemetery, Edinburgh
25 min walk • Rosebank Cemetery is a 19th-century cemetery in Edinburgh. It is located at the junction of Pilrig Street and Broughton Road in the Pilrig area, close to the historical boundary of Leith. The cemetery is protected as a category C listed building.
0.5 miS
Museum
Trinity House, Edinburgh
12 min walk • Trinity House, 99 Kirkgate, is a building in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, which was a guild hall, customs house, and centre for maritime administration and poor relief.
0.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Leith Theatre, Edinburgh
12 min walk • Leith Theatre is a theatre located on Ferry Road in Edinburgh, Scotland. It opened in 1932 and ceased operation in 1988. Following the efforts of Leith Theatre Trust, fundraising and campaigning is currently underway to support Leith Theatre's redevelopment and eventual full reopening as an arts and community venue.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Victoria Swing Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Edinburgh/Leith, Edinburgh (7 min walk), SS Explorer, Edinburgh (9 min walk), HMY Britannia, Edinburgh (10 min walk), St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Edinburgh (11 min walk).

How to get to Victoria Swing Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Victoria Swing Bridge:

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Ocean Terminal • Lines: 200, 36 (11 min walk)
Prince Regent Street • Lines: 10 (11 min walk)