Pilton, Edinburgh

#418 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Pilton is a residential area of northern Edinburgh, Scotland. It is to the north of Ferry Road, immediately east of Muirhouse, and to the west and south of Granton. ()

Coordinates: 55°58'25"N, 3°14'26"W

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

Nearby attractions include: The Grange Club, Inverleith House, Royal Botanic Garden, Fettes College.

1.4 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
The Grange Club, Edinburgh
36 min walk • The Grange Club is a cricket and sports club in the Stockbridge district of Edinburgh, Scotland. The cricket ground, commonly known as The Grange, is the regular home of the Scotland national cricket team, and is situated adjacent to the Edinburgh Academy sports ground, which is in Raeburn Place.
1.3 miSE
Museum, Art gallery
Inverleith House, Edinburgh
34 min walk • Inverleith House is a historic house, now within the Royal Botanic Garden, in the suburb of Inverleith, in Edinburgh, Scotland.
1.4 miSE
Lavish gardens with glasshouses and tours
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
35 min walk • The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction.
0.8 miSE
Universities and schools, Gothic Revival architecture, Beach and pool clubs
Fettes College, Edinburgh
22 min walk • Fettes College is a co-educational independent boarding and day school in Edinburgh, Scotland, with over two-thirds of its pupils in residence on campus. The school was originally a boarding school for boys only and became co-ed in 1983.
0.7 miNE
Harbor
Granton, Edinburgh
18 min walk • Granton is a district in the north of Edinburgh, Scotland. Granton forms part of Edinburgh's waterfront along the Firth of Forth and is, historically, an industrial area having a large harbour.
1 miS
Neighbourhood
Craigleith, Edinburgh
26 min walk • Craigleith is an area of west Edinburgh, Scotland. Its name comes from various forms of Craig of Inverleith, or rock or hill of Inverleith. The area lies between Ravelston Dykes, to Crewe Toll and the Ferry Road, and Comely Bank on the east. Queensferry Road and Craigleith Road both pass through here.
1.5 miSE
Neighbourhood
Stockbridge, Edinburgh
39 min walk • Stockbridge is a suburb of Edinburgh, located north of the city centre, bounded by the New Town and by Comely Bank. The name is Scots stock brig from Anglic stocc brycg, meaning a timber bridge.
1.3 miSW
Neighbourhood
Blackhall, Edinburgh
34 min walk • Blackhall is a suburb in the north west of the Scottish capital city Edinburgh. It is a mainly residential area with amenities including a library and a small number of shops.
1.2 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Inverleith, Edinburgh
30 min walk • Inverleith is an inner suburb in the north of Edinburgh, Scotland, on the fringes of the central region of the city. Its neighbours include Trinity to the north and the New Town to the south, with Canonmills at the south-east and Stockbridge at the south-west.
0.7 miNE
Park
Granton Garden, Edinburgh
18 min walk • The Granton Garden is an organic wildlife garden in the Granton area of Edinburgh, at the home of the musician and gardener Fraser Drummond. There are over 200 species in one small walled garden. Drummond has recorded 29 bird species in the garden as well as fox, hedgehog, squirrel and a colony of frogs.
1.2 miSE
Neighbourhood
Comely Bank, Edinburgh
32 min walk • Comely Bank is an area of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It lies southwest of Royal Botanic Garden and is situated between Stockbridge and Craigleith.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pilton?

Nearby attractions include Granton Garden, Edinburgh (18 min walk), Granton, Edinburgh (18 min walk), Muirhouse, Edinburgh (18 min walk), Drylaw, Edinburgh (19 min walk).

How to get to Pilton by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pilton:

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Boswall Parkway • Lines: 47 (3 min walk)
Royston Mains Crescent • Lines: 47 (6 min walk)