Leith Hospital, Edinburgh

Name: Leith Hospital
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#303 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Facts and practical information

Leith Hospital was situated on Mill Lane in Leith, Edinburgh, and was a general hospital with adult medical and surgical wards, paediatric medical and surgical wards, a casualty department and a wide range of out-patient services. It closed in 1987. ()

Founded: 1851 (173 years ago)Coordinates: 55°58'28"N, 3°10'43"W

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Leith (Bonnington)Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Leith Hospital – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh
12 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 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh
26 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 miN
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...
~1880 ftSE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
South Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh
10 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.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Art gallery
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, Edinburgh
15 min walk • Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is a facility in Edinburgh, Scotland providing artists with studios, exhibition space and workshops.
0.9 miSW
Cemetery
Warriston Cemetery, Edinburgh
22 min walk • Warriston Cemetery is a cemetery in Edinburgh. It lies in Warriston, one of the northern suburbs of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built by the then newly-formed Edinburgh Cemetery Company, and occupies around 14 acres of land on a slightly sloping site.
0.4 miNE
Bridge
Victoria Swing Bridge, Edinburgh
12 min walk • The Victoria Swing Bridge is a swing bridge in Leith, Edinburgh.
1.3 miS
Reportedly haunted, Theater, Concerts and shows
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
32 min walk • Edinburgh Playhouse is a theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland. With 3,059 seats it is the second largest theatre in the UK after the Hammersmith Apollo. The theatre is owned by Ambassador Theatre Group.
0.7 miS
Museum
Rhubaba Gallery and Studios, Edinburgh
17 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.
~1050 ftNW
Church
North Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh
6 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 miSE
Park
Leith Links, Edinburgh
16 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Leith Hospital?

Nearby attractions include Great Junction Street, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Leith Library, Edinburgh (3 min walk), Leith Theatre, Edinburgh (3 min walk), North Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh (6 min walk).

How to get to Leith Hospital by public transport?

The nearest stations to Leith Hospital:

Bus

Mill Lane • Lines: 10, 21 (1 min walk)
Leith Theatre • Lines: 21 (3 min walk)