Muirhouse, Edinburgh

Name: Muirhouse
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#417 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Muirhouse is a residential estate in the north of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. ()

Coordinates: 55°58'14"N, 3°15'28"W

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MuirhouseEdinburgh United Kingdom

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Muirhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lauriston Castle, Craigcrook Castle, Fettes College, Granton.

0.8 miW
Picturesque castle with Edwardian decor
Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
21 min walk • Lauriston Castle is a 16th-century tower house with 19th-century extensions overlooking the Firth of Forth, in Edinburgh, Scotland. It lies on Cramond Road South, between Cramond, Davidson's Mains, and Silverknowes. The substantial grounds, Lauriston Castle Gardens, operate as a local park.
1.1 miS
Reportedly haunted, Forts and castles
Craigcrook Castle, Edinburgh
29 min walk • Craigcrook Castle is a well-preserved 6,701 square feet castle giving its name to the Craigcrook district of Edinburgh, about 3 miles west of the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. The castle is primarily of the 17th century, though with later additions.
1.3 miE
Universities and schools, Gothic Revival architecture, Beach and pool clubs
Fettes College, Edinburgh
33 min walk • Fettes College is a co-educational independent boarding and day school in Edinburgh, Scotland, with over two-thirds of its pupils in residence on campus. The school was originally a boarding school for boys only and became co-ed in 1983.
1.4 miNE
Harbor
Granton, Edinburgh
36 min walk • Granton is a district in the north of Edinburgh, Scotland. Granton forms part of Edinburgh's waterfront along the Firth of Forth and is, historically, an industrial area having a large harbour.
1.2 miSE
Neighbourhood
Craigleith, Edinburgh
32 min walk • Craigleith is an area of west Edinburgh, Scotland. Its name comes from various forms of Craig of Inverleith, or rock or hill of Inverleith. The area lies between Ravelston Dykes, to Crewe Toll and the Ferry Road, and Comely Bank on the east. Queensferry Road and Craigleith Road both pass through here.
0.7 miNW
Neighbourhood
Silverknowes, Edinburgh
19 min walk • Silverknowes is a district of Edinburgh, Scotland. Silverknowes lies to the northwest of the city. The district contains over 2000 homes, ranging in size from bungalow to semi-detached housing, much of it built during the mid-twentieth century.
1.1 miSW
Museum
Barnton Quarry, Edinburgh
28 min walk • Barnton Quarry is a disused stone quarry in Corstorphine Hill, Clermiston, Edinburgh, Scotland. The site was later used as a military command centre, and is now being converted into a museum.
0.9 miS
Neighbourhood
Blackhall, Edinburgh
23 min walk • Blackhall is a suburb in the north west of the Scottish capital city Edinburgh. It is a mainly residential area with amenities including a library and a small number of shops.
0.6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Drylaw, Edinburgh
15 min walk • Drylaw is an area in the north west of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, located between Blackhall and Granton. It forms the community of Drylaw–Telford.
0.7 miSW
Village, Neighbourhood
Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh
18 min walk • Davidson's Mains is a former village and now a district in the north-west of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is adjacent to the districts of Barnton, Cramond, Silverknowes, Blackhall and Corbiehill/House O'Hill.
0.7 miE
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Pilton, Edinburgh
18 min walk • Pilton is a residential area of northern Edinburgh, Scotland. It is to the north of Ferry Road, immediately east of Muirhouse, and to the west and south of Granton.

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Which popular attractions are close to Muirhouse?

Nearby attractions include Drylaw, Edinburgh (15 min walk), Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh (18 min walk), Pilton, Edinburgh (18 min walk), Silverknowes, Edinburgh (19 min walk).

How to get to Muirhouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Muirhouse:

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Muirhouse Loan • Lines: 37 (3 min walk)
Martello Court • Lines: 37 (5 min walk)