Morningside Cemetery, Edinburgh

Name: Morningside Cemetery
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#330 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Facts and practical information

Morningside Cemetery is a cemetery in Edinburgh. It was established in Edinburgh in 1878 by the Metropolitan Cemetery Company, originally just outwith the then city boundary, the nearest suburb then being Morningside. It extends to just over 13 acres in area. The cemetery contains 80 war graves. Although arguably visually uninspiring the cemetery contains the graves of several important female figures; including a female air commandant, Scotland's first female surgeon, the first female Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, a Nobel Prize winner and many church missionaries. ()

Coordinates: 55°55'28"N, 3°12'51"W

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MorningsideEdinburgh United Kingdom

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Day trips

Morningside Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Observatory, Warrender Swim Centre, Mortonhall Golf Club, Hermitage of Braid.

1 miE
Tours of Victorian astronomical facility
Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
26 min walk • The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is an astronomical institution located on Blackford Hill in Edinburgh. The site is owned by the Science and Technology Facilities Council.
1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Warrender Swim Centre, Edinburgh
25 min walk • Warrender Swim Centre – traditionally known as Warrender Baths – is a swimming pool and fitness complex in Marchmont, Edinburgh. It consists of a pool 25 yards in length, a sauna, and an assortment of fitness equipment. It is notable for its Victorian architecture with bright interior and its old-fashioned poolside changing facilities.
0.9 miS
55°54'42"N • 3°12'35"W
Mortonhall Golf Club, Edinburgh
23 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
0.7 miE
Park
Hermitage of Braid, Edinburgh
19 min walk • The Hermitage of Braid is an area between the Braid Hills and Blackford Hill. The Braid Burn runs through it. It comprises part of the 60.3-hectare Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve.
0.5 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema, Concerts and shows
Dominion Cinema, Edinburgh
13 min walk • The Dominion Cinema is an independent Streamline Moderne cinema located in the Morningside area of Edinburgh, Scotland. The company was incorporated by William Cameron, on 13 May 1937 when he bought the land in Newbattle Terrace.
0.9 miNE
Church
Gillis Centre, Edinburgh
23 min walk • Gillis Centre, formerly Gillis College and founded as St Margaret's Convent and School, is a complex of buildings situated close to the city centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. The history of the site can be traced back to the 15th century.
0.6 miN
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Merchiston Tower, Edinburgh
16 min walk • Merchiston Tower, also known as Merchiston Castle, was probably built by Alexander Napier, the 2nd Laird of Merchiston around 1454. It serves as the seat for Clan Napier. It was the home of John Napier, the 8th Laird of Merchiston and the inventor of logarithms, who was born there in 1550.
0.6 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh
16 min walk • Church Hill Theatre is a Category B listed pink sandstone former church and current theatre venue owned by the Edinburgh City Council. Built originally as Morningside Free Church, the council purchased it in 1960. After undergoing an extensive refurbishment, it re-opened in August 2006.
0.5 miNE
Church
St Peter's Church, Edinburgh
14 min walk • St Peter's Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in the Morningside district of Edinburgh, Scotland, within the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh. The parish church, designed by Sir Robert Lorimer, was built from 1906 to 1907, and the nave was extended from 1928 to 1929.
1 miSW
Park
Craiglockhart Hill, Edinburgh
26 min walk • Craiglockhart Hill is a combination of two summits, Easter and Wester Craiglockhart, in the suburb of Craiglockhart, Edinburgh. Easter Craiglockhart Hill's summit is 158m high. In 2004 this hill was designated a local nature reserve. Wester Craiglockhart Hill has a summit of 175m.
1.1 miN
Church
Viewforth Church, Edinburgh
28 min walk • Viewforth Church is a notable example of the Gothic Revival style of Architecture, located in the Polwarth area of Edinburgh.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Morningside Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include St Peter's Church, Edinburgh (14 min walk), Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh (16 min walk), Merchiston Tower, Edinburgh (16 min walk), Greenbank, Edinburgh (16 min walk).

How to get to Morningside Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Morningside Cemetery:

Bus

Bruce Street • Lines: 23 (3 min walk)
Belhaven Place • Lines: 23 (4 min walk)

Train

Slateford (30 min walk)