Bristo Square, Edinburgh

Name: Bristo Square
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#179 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Bristo Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, is a public space on the estate of the University of Edinburgh. It lies in the south of the city, between George IV Bridge and George Square. ()

Coordinates: 55°56'44"N, 3°11'20"W

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Southside (Newington)Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Bristo Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Greyfriars Kirkyard, National Museum of Scotland, Subway Cowgate, Sandy Bell's.

~940 ftNW
Reportedly haunted, Cemetery
Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's bustling Old Town lies Greyfriars Kirkyard, a historic cemetery that is as rich in history as it is in atmosphere. Established in the late 16th century, this graveyard is renowned for its connection to the city's past and its...
~560 ftN
Natural history and industrial exhibits
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's historic landscape, the National Museum of Scotland stands as a beacon of culture and knowledge. This impressive institution is a must-visit for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Scotland's past, its contributions to the...
~1140 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Subway Cowgate, Edinburgh
6 min walk • 65 Cowgate is a multi-storey building situated on the historic Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, which is used each August as a venue complex for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest open access festival.
~550 ftW
Nightlife
Sandy Bell's, Edinburgh
3 min walk • Sandy Bell's is a music pub in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is known locally and internationally for its live traditional music sessions, it was frequented regularly by folklorist Hamish Henderson prior to his death in 2002, indeed there is a bust of Henderson displayed above the bar.
~960 ftNE
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Surgeons' Hall Museums, Edinburgh
5 min walk • Surgeons' Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland, is the headquarters of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. It houses the Surgeons' Hall Museum, and the library and archive of the RCSED. The present Surgeons' Hall was designed by William Henry Playfair and completed in 1832, and is a category A listed building.
~630 ftE
Mosque, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Edinburgh Central Mosque, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Edinburgh Central Mosque is located on Potterrow near the University of Edinburgh central area and the National Museum of Scotland. The mosque and Islamic centre was designed by Dr. Basil Al Bayati, and took more than six years to complete at a cost of £3.5M.
~820 ftNW
17th-century active church and arts venue
Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Greyfriars Kirk is a parish church of the Church of Scotland, located in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is surrounded by Greyfriars Kirkyard. Greyfriars traces its origin to the south-west parish of Edinburgh, founded in 1598. Initially, this congregation met in the western portion of St Giles'.
~710 ftNE
Reportedly haunted, Theater, Concerts and shows
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
4 min walk • The Edinburgh Festival Theatre is a performing arts venue located on Nicolson Street in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is used primarily for performances of opera and ballet, large-scale musical events, and touring groups.
~870 ftS
Church, Modernist architecture
St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
5 min walk • St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy is the Roman Catholic chaplaincy for the University of Edinburgh. It started in 1931, when the Dominican Order moved into the house. It is located at 23 and 24 George Square, south of the city centre, and north of The Meadows.
~720 ftE
Memorial
Brass Founders' Pillar, Edinburgh
4 min walk • The Brass Founders' Pillar, also known as the Brassfounders Column, is a monumental column in Edinburgh, Scotland.
~240 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh
2 min walk • The Reid Concert Hall is a small music venue in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is located in the south-western corner of Bristo Square about 0.53 kilometres south of the Royal Mile, and is part of the University of Edinburgh.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bristo Square?

Nearby attractions include Teviot Row House, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Bedlam Theatre, Edinburgh (3 min walk), National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (3 min walk).

How to get to Bristo Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bristo Square:

Bus

Bristo Square • Lines: 41, 47 (1 min walk)
Bristo Place • Lines: 41, 47 (2 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (12 min walk)
Haymarket (30 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (15 min walk)
St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (17 min walk)