Water of Leith, Edinburgh

Name: Water of Leith
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#186 among attractions in Edinburgh

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The Water of Leith is the main river flowing near central Edinburgh, Scotland, and flows into the port of Leith where it flows into the sea via the Firth of Forth. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°58'31"N, 3°10'15"W

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LeithEdinburgh United Kingdom

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Water of Leith – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh
13 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 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh
25 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...
0.5 miNW
Royal family's former personal vessel
HMY Britannia, Edinburgh
14 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...
~1200 ftS
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
South Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh
6 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.
~1290 ftN
Bridge
Victoria Swing Bridge, Edinburgh
7 min walk • The Victoria Swing Bridge is a swing bridge in Leith, Edinburgh.
0.8 miS
Museum
Rhubaba Gallery and Studios, Edinburgh
20 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
13 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.
0.4 miSE
Park
Leith Links, Edinburgh
10 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.
0.8 miSW
Cemetery
Rosebank Cemetery, Edinburgh
20 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.
~1140 ftS
Museum
Trinity House, Edinburgh
6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Water of Leith?

Nearby attractions include Edinburgh/Leith, Edinburgh (3 min walk), St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Edinburgh (5 min walk), Constitution Street, Edinburgh (5 min walk), Henderson Street, Edinburgh (5 min walk).

How to get to Water of Leith by public transport?

The nearest stations to Water of Leith:

Bus

Cables Wynd • Lines: 10, 21 (7 min walk)
Junction Place • Lines: 21 (7 min walk)