Rosebank Cemetery, Edinburgh

Name: Rosebank Cemetery
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#171 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Facts and practical information

Rosebank Cemetery is a 19th-century cemetery in Edinburgh. It is located at the junction of Pilrig Street and Broughton Road in the Pilrig area, close to the historical boundary of Leith. The cemetery is protected as a category C listed building. ()

Established: 1846 (178 years ago)Coordinates: 55°58'3"N, 3°11'6"W

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Leith (Pilrig)Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Rosebank Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: South Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, Warriston Cemetery, Edinburgh Playhouse.

0.6 miNE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
South Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh
17 min walk • South Leith Parish Church, originally the Kirk of Our Lady, St Mary, is a congregation of the Church of Scotland. It is the principal church and congregation in Leith, in Edinburgh.
0.8 miN
Museum, Art gallery
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, Edinburgh
21 min walk • Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is a facility in Edinburgh, Scotland providing artists with studios, exhibition space and workshops.
0.5 miW
Cemetery
Warriston Cemetery, Edinburgh
13 min walk • Warriston Cemetery is a cemetery in Edinburgh. It lies in Warriston, one of the northern suburbs of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built by the then newly-formed Edinburgh Cemetery Company, and occupies around 14 acres of land on a slightly sloping site.
0.7 miS
Reportedly haunted, Theater, Concerts and shows
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
19 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.
~1750 ftSE
Museum
Rhubaba Gallery and Studios, Edinburgh
9 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.
0.6 miN
Church
North Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh
16 min walk • North Leith Parish Church is a congregation of the Church of Scotland, within the Presbytery of Edinburgh. It is serves part of Leith, formerly an independent burgh and since 1920 a part of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland.
0.4 miSE
Street
Leith Walk, Edinburgh
11 min walk • Leith Walk is one of the longest streets in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is the main road connecting the port area of Leith to the centre of the city.
0.6 miNE
Museum
Trinity House, Edinburgh
16 min walk • Trinity House, 99 Kirkgate, is a building in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, which was a guild hall, customs house, and centre for maritime administration and poor relief.
0.8 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Paul's and St George's Church, Edinburgh
20 min walk • St Paul's and St George's Church is an evangelical church of the Scottish Episcopal Church in central Edinburgh, Scotland. It is located on the corner of Broughton Street and York Place in the east end of Edinburgh's New Town, and is protected as a category A listed building.
0.6 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Leith Theatre, Edinburgh
16 min walk • Leith Theatre is a theatre located on Ferry Road in Edinburgh, Scotland. It opened in 1932 and ceased operation in 1988. Following the efforts of Leith Theatre Trust, fundraising and campaigning is currently underway to support Leith Theatre's redevelopment and eventual full reopening as an arts and community venue.
0.6 miSW
Church
Bellevue Chapel, Edinburgh
15 min walk • Bellevue Chapel is a church in Rodney Street in Canonmills, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rosebank Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Powderhall, Edinburgh (9 min walk), Rhubaba Gallery and Studios, Edinburgh (9 min walk), Pilrig, Edinburgh (10 min walk), Leith Walk, Edinburgh (11 min walk).

How to get to Rosebank Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rosebank Cemetery:

Bus

Redbraes Place • Lines: 10 (3 min walk)
Bonnington Toll • Lines: 10 (3 min walk)

Tram

St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (24 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (31 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (28 min walk)