Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Name: Grassmarket
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#280 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Facts and practical information

The Grassmarket is a historic market place and an event space in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. In relation to the rest of the city it lies in a hollow, well below surrounding ground levels. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°56'51"N, 3°11'46"W

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Old Town (Grassmarket)Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Greyfriars Kirkyard, Gladstone's Land, Castle Rock, Scottish National War Memorial.

~720 ftSE
Reportedly haunted, Cemetery
Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh
4 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...
~810 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Stepping into Gladstone's Land is like traveling back in time through the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. This historic tenement, managed by the National Trust for Scotland, offers a vivid glimpse into 17th-century city life.
~620 ftW
Natural attraction, Geologic formation, Volcano
Castle Rock, Edinburgh
3 min walk • Castle Rock, an ancient volcanic rock formation, stands as the historic heart of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This imposing crag, which erupts from the city's skyline, has been a strategic military stronghold for centuries and is now home to Edinburgh's most iconic...
~860 ftNW
Memorial, Memorial site
Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh
5 min walk • The Scottish National War Memorial stands as a solemn tribute to the fallen soldiers of Scotland, honoring those who gave their lives in conflicts from World War I onwards. Located within the imposing Edinburgh Castle, which sits atop Castle Rock overlooking the city...
~480 ftN
Memorial
Witches' Well, Edinburgh
3 min walk • Tucked away on the Royal Mile, in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town, lies the Witches' Well, a poignant memorial to Scotland's dark past of witch trials. This somber site, located at the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, marks the very spot where hundreds of...
~520 ftN
Science museum, Observation decks and towers, Museum
Camera Obscura, Edinburgh
3 min walk • Perched high on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is a unique attraction that offers visitors an enchanting experience blending history, science, and amusement. Established in the 19th century, this fascinating venue houses a delightful...
~910 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
Subway Cowgate, Edinburgh
5 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.
~840 ftSE
17th-century active church and arts venue
Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh
5 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'.
~540 ftS
City wall, Historical place
Flodden Wall, Edinburgh
3 min walk • There have been several town walls around Edinburgh, Scotland, since the 12th century. Some form of wall probably existed from the foundation of the royal burgh in around 1125, though the first building is recorded in the mid-15th century, when the King's Wall was constructed.
~650 ftNE
Church
Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh
4 min walk • The Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh is a Category B listed building in Edinburgh, Scotland, situated on Victoria Terrace in the city's Old Town. It is the central meeting house for members of the Quakers in Edinburgh. There is also another Quaker meeting held in the Open Door cafe in Morningside in the south of the city.
~890 ftNE
Museum, Robert Louis Stevenson, Specialty museum
Writers' Museum, Edinburgh
5 min walk • The Writers’ Museum, housed in Lady Stair's House at the Lawnmarket, on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, presents the lives of three of the foremost Scottish writers: Robert Burns, Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Grassmarket?

Nearby attractions include St Columba's-by-the-Castle, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh (3 min walk), The Hub, Edinburgh (3 min walk), Witches' Well, Edinburgh (3 min walk).

How to get to Grassmarket by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grassmarket:

Bus

Victoria Street • Lines: 23, 27, 41 (5 min walk)
Lauriston Building • Lines: 23, 27, 47 (5 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (8 min walk)
St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (13 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (10 min walk)
Haymarket (23 min walk)