McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh

Name: McDonald Road Library
Address: 2-8 McDonald Rd, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 529 5636

#277 among attractions in Edinburgh

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McDonald Road Library is one of 28 freely-accessible public libraries in Edinburgh, Scotland. The library opened in 1904 as the East Branch of the city's library service. It is located on the corner of McDonald Road and Leith Walk, and is a category B listed building. ()

Coordinates: 55°57'41"N, 3°10'53"W

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2-8 McDonald RdBroughtonEdinburgh United Kingdom

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+44 131 529 5636

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McDonald Road Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Multrees Walk, Calton Hill, St. James Centre, Collective.

0.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping district, Shopping centre
Multrees Walk, Edinburgh
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, Multrees Walk stands as a beacon of luxury shopping in Scotland's capital. This prestigious shopping district is renowned for its selection of high-end boutiques and designer stores, attracting both locals and visitors with a taste...
0.4 miS
Views, gay bars and Edinburgh Playhouse
Calton Hill, Edinburgh
11 min walk • Perched atop its namesake mound, Calton Hill is a verdant oasis in the heart of Edinburgh, offering both locals and tourists a serene park environment and an unparalleled vantage point over Scotland's capital. This historic hill, crowned with iconic monuments...
0.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
St. James Centre, Edinburgh
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, the St. James Centre stands as a modern beacon of retail and leisure within the historic city. This bustling shopping centre, strategically located at the east end of Princes Street, offers a diverse array of high-street and designer...
0.4 miS
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Collective, Edinburgh
12 min walk • Collective is a contemporary art institution located in the heart of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Nestled atop Calton Hill, this museum is not only a destination for art enthusiasts but also offers panoramic views of the city.
0.5 miS
Memorial, Monuments and statues
National Monument of Scotland, Edinburgh
12 min walk • The National Monument of Scotland stands proudly atop Calton Hill in Edinburgh, a poignant tribute to the Scottish soldiers and sailors who gave their lives during the Napoleonic Wars. This striking memorial, designed to echo the Parthenon in Athens, symbolizes...
0.5 miS
Tower, Memorial, Monuments and statues
Nelson Monument, Edinburgh
13 min walk • The Nelson Monument is a prominent historical landmark that towers over the city of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Erected in honor of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, one of Britain's most revered naval figures, the monument commemorates his victory and death at the Battle of...
0.4 miS
Observatories and planetariums
City Observatory, Edinburgh
12 min walk • The City Observatory was an astronomical observatory on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is also known as the Calton Hill Observatory.
0.5 miS
Memorial, Cemetery
Old Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh
14 min walk • The Old Calton Burial Ground is a cemetery in Edinburgh, Scotland. It located at Calton Hill to the north-east of the city centre.
0.5 miSE
Archaeological site
Cat Stones of Scotland, Edinburgh
14 min walk • The Cat Stones of Scotland are natural prominent rock features or standing stones around Scotland that are often linked to battles or burials. The English term cat applied to such stones derives from the Gaelic cath. Clach a'Chait would be the Gaelic for "Stone of the Cat".
~1830 ftSW
Reportedly haunted, Theater, Concerts and shows
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
9 min walk • Edinburgh Playhouse is a theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland. With 3,059 seats it is the second largest theatre in the UK after the Hammersmith Apollo. The theatre is owned by Ambassador Theatre Group.
~1540 ftNE
Museum
Rhubaba Gallery and Studios, Edinburgh
8 min walk • Rhubaba Gallery and Studios is an artist-run gallery and studios in Edinburgh, Scotland, co-founded by Edinburgh College of Art graduates Frances Stacey, Rachel Adams, Tom Nolan, Catherine Payton and Claire Davies.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to McDonald Road Library?

Nearby attractions include Leith Walk, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Pilrig, Edinburgh (6 min walk), Rhubaba Gallery and Studios, Edinburgh (8 min walk), London Road Gardens, Edinburgh (8 min walk).

How to get to McDonald Road Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to McDonald Road Library:

Bus

Shrubhill • Lines: 49 (2 min walk)
Hopetoun Crescent • Lines: 10 (2 min walk)

Tram

St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (16 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (24 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (19 min walk)