Leith Library, Edinburgh

Name: Leith Library
Address: 28-30 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4AE, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 529 5517

#281 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Leith Library is one of Edinburgh's 28 freely-accessible libraries. It is a category B listed building. located in Leith, in the northern part of the city, at the foot of Ferry Road shortly before it meets Great Junction Street and North Junction Street. ()

Coordinates: 55°58'32"N, 3°10'48"W

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28-30 Ferry RoadLeith (Newhaven)Edinburgh EH6 4AE United Kingdom

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+44 131 529 5517

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Leith Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ocean Terminal, Easter Road Stadium, HMY Britannia, South Leith Parish Church.

0.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Leith, Edinburgh's vibrant waterfront district, Ocean Terminal stands as a modern shopping and leisure hub. This expansive shopping centre, which opened its doors in 2001, offers a unique retail experience against the backdrop of the city's...
1.1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh
29 min walk • Easter Road Stadium stands as a testament to the passion for football in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. Nestled in the Leith area, this iconic sports venue is the proud home of Hibernian Football Club, often referred to as "Hibs." Established in 1893, the...
0.5 miN
Royal family's former personal vessel
HMY Britannia, Edinburgh
13 min walk • HMY Britannia, a former royal yacht of the British monarch, is now a cherished attraction docked in the historic city of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Launched on April 16, 1953, and commissioned into service for Queen Elizabeth II in January 1954, this majestic vessel...
0.4 miSE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
South Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh
12 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.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Art gallery
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, Edinburgh
13 min walk • Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is a facility in Edinburgh, Scotland providing artists with studios, exhibition space and workshops.
0.8 miSW
Cemetery
Warriston Cemetery, Edinburgh
22 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.
0.5 miNE
Bridge
Victoria Swing Bridge, Edinburgh
12 min walk • The Victoria Swing Bridge is a swing bridge in Leith, Edinburgh.
0.7 miS
Museum
Rhubaba Gallery and Studios, Edinburgh
19 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.
~630 ftW
Church
North Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh
4 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.
0.7 miSE
Park
Leith Links, Edinburgh
18 min walk • Leith Links is the principal open space within Leith, the docks district of Edinburgh, Scotland. This public park is divided by a road into two main areas, a western section and an eastern section, both being largely flat expanses of grass bordered by mature trees.
0.6 miS
Cemetery
Rosebank Cemetery, Edinburgh
15 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Leith Library?

Nearby attractions include Leith Theatre, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Great Junction Street, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Leith Hospital, Edinburgh (3 min walk), North Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh (4 min walk).

How to get to Leith Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Leith Library:

Bus

Leith Theatre • Lines: 21 (2 min walk)
Mill Lane • Lines: 10, 21 (3 min walk)