Liberton Tower, Edinburgh

Name: Liberton Tower
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#290 among attractions in Edinburgh

Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture

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Facts and practical information

Liberton Tower is a four-storey, square-plan tower house in the Edinburgh suburb of Liberton, on the east side of the Braid Hills. ()

Alternative names: Built: XV centuryCoordinates: 55°54'53"N, 3°10'39"W

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LibertonEdinburgh United Kingdom

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Day trips

Liberton Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Observatory, Hermitage of Braid, Dominion Cinema, Reid Memorial Church.

0.7 miNW
Tours of Victorian astronomical facility
Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
19 min walk • The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is an astronomical institution located on Blackford Hill in Edinburgh. The site is owned by the Science and Technology Facilities Council.
0.9 miNW
Park
Hermitage of Braid, Edinburgh
23 min walk • The Hermitage of Braid is an area between the Braid Hills and Blackford Hill. The Braid Burn runs through it. It comprises part of the 60.3-hectare Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve.
1.6 miNW
Nightlife, Cinema, Concerts and shows
Dominion Cinema, Edinburgh
42 min walk • The Dominion Cinema is an independent Streamline Moderne cinema located in the Morningside area of Edinburgh, Scotland. The company was incorporated by William Cameron, on 13 May 1937 when he bought the land in Newbattle Terrace.
0.9 miN
Church
Reid Memorial Church, Edinburgh
22 min walk • The Reid Memorial Church is a church in Edinburgh. It is a congregation of the Church of Scotland and is located in the Blackford area on the south side of the city.
1.8 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh
45 min walk • Church Hill Theatre is a Category B listed pink sandstone former church and current theatre venue owned by the Edinburgh City Council. Built originally as Morningside Free Church, the council purchased it in 1960. After undergoing an extensive refurbishment, it re-opened in August 2006.
~970 ftSW
55°54'44"N • 3°10'46"W
Braid Hills Golf Centre, Edinburgh
5 min walk • Golf
1.6 miNW
Church
St Peter's Church, Edinburgh
40 min walk • St Peter's Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in the Morningside district of Edinburgh, Scotland, within the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh. The parish church, designed by Sir Robert Lorimer, was built from 1906 to 1907, and the nave was extended from 1928 to 1929.
1.2 miE
55°55'8"N • 3°8'52"W
Liberton Golf Club, Edinburgh
31 min walk • Golf
1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Park
Blackford Pond, Edinburgh
27 min walk • Blackford Pond is a small, artificial pond in the Blackford area of Edinburgh, Scotland.
1.2 miNE
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.
0.9 miW
Archaeological site
Blackford Hill, Edinburgh
23 min walk • Blackford Hill 164 metres is a hill in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. It is in the area of Blackford, between Morningside, and the Braid Hills.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Liberton Tower?

Nearby attractions include Kings Buildings House, Edinburgh (15 min walk), Liberton, Edinburgh (15 min walk), Blackford, Edinburgh (16 min walk), Royal Observatory, Edinburgh (19 min walk).

How to get to Liberton Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Liberton Tower:

Bus

Orchardhead Loan • Lines: 37, 47 (11 min walk)
Wolrige Road • Lines: 37, 47 (13 min walk)