Robin Chapel, Edinburgh

Name: Robin Chapel
Address: Queens Walk, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#271 among attractions in Edinburgh

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The Robin Chapel is an ecumenical Christian place of worship in the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built in memory of Lieutenant Robin Tudsbery, who was killed in the closing days of World War II. The chapel sits within the grounds of the Thistle Foundation, a housing complex originally built for disabled armed forces personnel. ()

Completed: 1953 (71 years ago)Coordinates: 55°55'54"N, 3°7'54"W

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Queens WalkCraigmillarEdinburgh United Kingdom

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Robin Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arthur's Seat, Holyrood Park, Fort Kinnaird, Craigmillar Castle.

1.4 miNW
Peak known for hiking and sightseeing
Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh
37 min walk • Arthur's Seat, a dormant volcano, is Edinburgh's rugged high point and a cherished landmark within the city's Holyrood Park. Rising to a height of 251 meters, Arthur's Seat offers a natural escape within the city boundaries and is a favorite spot for locals...
1.6 miNW
Skyline walks to Arthur's Seat
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
41 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Edinburgh, Holyrood Park is a natural sanctuary offering a slice of the Scottish wilderness amidst urban landscapes. This historic park extends over 650 acres of picturesque hills, cliffs, lochs, and glens, providing a tranquil...
1.1 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh
28 min walk • Fort Kinnaird is a large outdoor retail park located off the A1 in the south-east of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is currently the second largest retail park in the UK with 75 units occupied.
0.5 miSW
Imposing 14th-century castle and park
Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh
14 min walk • Craigmillar Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is three miles south-east of the city centre, on a low hill to the south of the modern suburb of Craigmillar.
1 miNW
Nightlife
Sheep Heid Inn, Edinburgh
25 min walk • The Sheep Heid Inn is a public house in Duddingston, Edinburgh, Scotland. There has reputedly been an inn on this site since 1360, although the core of the current building appears to date from the 18th century with later additions and alterations.
0.9 miNW
Church
Duddingston Kirk, Edinburgh
24 min walk • Duddingston Kirk is a Parish Church in the Church of Scotland, located adjacent to Holyrood Park in Duddingston Village, on the east side of the City of Edinburgh. Regular services are held at the kirk, conducted by the minister, Rev Dr James A. P. Jack.
0.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Duddingston Loch, Edinburgh
24 min walk • Duddingston Loch is a lake, or freshwater loch, in Edinburgh where it is the last remaining natural loch within the city. It is situated to the south of Holyrood Park and lies southwest of the village of Duddingston.
1.1 miSW
55°55'8"N • 3°8'52"W
Liberton Golf Club, Edinburgh
28 min walk • Golf
1.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Hills in Edinburgh, Edinburgh
37 min walk • Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is traditionally said to have been "built on Seven Hills", in an allusion to the seven hills of Rome.
1.2 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cameron Toll, Edinburgh
30 min walk • Cameron Toll is a suburb located to the south of Edinburgh, Scotland. Originally it was the site of a toll house built in the early 19th century, which was located on a stretch of road between Edinburgh and Dalkeith.
~1360 ftW
Neighbourhood
Craigmillar, Edinburgh
7 min walk • Craigmillar, from the Gaelic Creag Maol Ard, meaning 'High Bare Rock', is an area of Edinburgh, Scotland, about 3 miles south east of the city centre, with Duddingston to the north and Newcraighall to the east.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Robin Chapel?

Nearby attractions include Craigmillar, Edinburgh (7 min walk), Greendykes, Edinburgh (7 min walk), Niddrie, Edinburgh (14 min walk), Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh (14 min walk).

How to get to Robin Chapel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Robin Chapel:

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St Teresa Church • Lines: 21, 400 (3 min walk)
Wauchope Road • Lines: 21, 400 (5 min walk)