Scott Russell Aqueduct, Edinburgh

Name: Scott Russell Aqueduct
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#189 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Facts and practical information

The Scott Russell Aqueduct is an aqueduct carrying the Union Canal over the Edinburgh City Bypass, west of Edinburgh, Scotland. ()

Coordinates: 55°55'18"N, 3°18'26"W

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SighthillEdinburgh United Kingdom

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Scott Russell Aqueduct – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gyle Shopping Centre, St Joseph's RC Church, Bankhead, Gogar.

1.2 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh
31 min walk • The Gyle Shopping Centre, a retail haven located in the bustling city of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, stands as a modern temple of commerce. This shopping destination, often simply referred to as "The Gyle," offers a diverse range of shops and services to satisfy the...
1.1 miNE
Church
St Joseph's RC Church, Edinburgh
29 min walk • St Joseph's Church, Sighthill, is a Roman Catholic church situated in Broomhouse, in the west of Edinburgh, Scotland. The parish boundary extends to Broomhouse, Parkhead, Saughton, Sighthill, Gorgie and further.
0.4 miNE
Park
Bankhead, Edinburgh
11 min walk • Bankhead is a non-residential area of western Edinburgh, Scotland. It borders the Edinburgh City Bypass and Hermiston Gait to the west, the Calders neighbourhood to the south – accessed via a pedestrian underpass, Sighthill to the east, and South Gyle/Edinburgh Park to the north.
1.4 miNW
City, Area
Gogar, Edinburgh
35 min walk • Gogar is a predominantly rural area of Edinburgh, Scotland, located to the west of the city. It is not far from Gogarloch, Edinburgh Park and Maybury. The Fife Circle Line is to the north.
0.5 miE
Neighbourhood
The Calders, Edinburgh
13 min walk • The Calders is a residential neighbourhood in Edinburgh, Scotland – not to be confused with the Calders of West Lothian aka West Calder, Mid Calder and East Calder, three separate villages.
1.2 miNE
Neighbourhood
Wester Broom, Edinburgh
31 min walk • Wester Broom is a district of Edinburgh, Scotland. It borders Broomhouse/Forrester, Corstorphine and South Gyle. It is sometimes considered to be part of one of the latter two. It is mainly residential, with a few small shops and a large Tesco nearby.
1 miN
Neighbourhood
Gogarloch, Edinburgh
27 min walk • Gogarloch is a residential area within South Gyle, Edinburgh, Scotland. It lies near South Gyle railway station and South Gyle Broadway, 4 ¹⁄₂ miles west of the city centre. Corstorphine and Wester Broom are nearby.
1.1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Forrester, Edinburgh
29 min walk • Forrester is a primarily residential area of Corstorphine, Edinburgh which has its own high school and rugby club. The closest railway stations are at South Gyle and Edinburgh Park, but it is itself wedged between the two railway lines.
0.9 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Oriam, Edinburgh
24 min walk • Oriam is Scotland's national performance centre for sport, based at Heriot-Watt University's Riccarton campus in Edinburgh. The Scottish Rugby Union and the Scottish Football Association use it as a training facility, Heart of Midlothian F.C. rent the centre for first-team training and to run their academy.
0.7 miE
Neighbourhood
Sighthill, Edinburgh
18 min walk • Sighthill is a suburb in the west of Edinburgh, Scotland. The area is bordered by Broomhouse and Parkhead to the east, South Gyle to the north, the industrial suburb of Bankhead and the Calders neighbourhood to the west, and Wester Hailes to the south.
0.9 miN
Neighbourhood
South Gyle, Edinburgh
24 min walk • South Gyle is an area of Edinburgh, Scotland, lying on the western edge of the city and to the south and west of an area of former marshland once known as the Gogarloch, on the edge of Corstorphine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Scott Russell Aqueduct?

Nearby attractions include Bankhead, Edinburgh (11 min walk), The Calders, Edinburgh (13 min walk), Sighthill, Edinburgh (18 min walk), South Gyle, Edinburgh (24 min walk).

How to get to Scott Russell Aqueduct by public transport?

The nearest stations to Scott Russell Aqueduct:

Tram

Edinburgh Park Station • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (11 min walk)
Bankhead • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (19 min walk)

Bus

Hermiston Park and Ride (11 min walk)
Hermiston Park & Ride • Lines: 25 (11 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Park (11 min walk)
Wester Hailes (27 min walk)