Lady Stair's Close, Edinburgh

Name: Lady Stair's Close
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#254 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Lady Stair's Close is a close in Edinburgh, Scotland, just off the Royal Mile, close to the entrance to Gladstone's Land. Most notably it contains the Scottish Writers' Museum. ()

Coordinates: 55°56'59"N, 3°11'38"W

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Old Town (Waverley Station)Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Lady Stair's Close – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Scottish National Gallery, St Giles' Cathedral, Gladstone's Land, Witches' Well.

~550 ftNW
Old Masters and Scottish masterpieces
Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Scotland's capital, the Scottish National Gallery stands as a proud custodian of the nation's art treasures. Located on The Mound in Edinburgh, this neoclassical building houses an impressive collection of fine art, making it a must-visit...
~670 ftE
Iconic Presbyterian place of worship
St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
4 min walk • St Giles' Cathedral, often referred to as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, stands as a venerable beacon of Scotland's ecclesiastical history, nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. This majestic church, with its distinctive crown steeple piercing the skyline, is not...
~150 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh
1 min walk • Stepping into Gladstone's Land is like traveling back in time through the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. This historic tenement, managed by the National Trust for Scotland, offers a vivid glimpse into 17th-century city life.
~630 ftSW
Memorial
Witches' Well, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Tucked away on the Royal Mile, in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town, lies the Witches' Well, a poignant memorial to Scotland's dark past of witch trials. This somber site, located at the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, marks the very spot where hundreds of...
~700 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Thistle Chapel, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Nestled within the historic walls of St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Thistle Chapel stands as a stunning example of Gothic architecture and Scottish tradition. This intimate chapel, an addition to the cathedral completed in 1911, is the spiritual home of The Most...
~180 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum on the Mound, Edinburgh
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Scotland's historic capital, the Museum on the Mound stands as a testament to Edinburgh's rich cultural tapestry. Located within the iconic headquarters of the Bank of Scotland, this unique museum takes visitors on an enlightening journey...
~470 ftSW
Science museum, Observation decks and towers, Museum
Camera Obscura, Edinburgh
3 min walk • Perched high on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is a unique attraction that offers visitors an enchanting experience blending history, science, and amusement. Established in the 19th century, this fascinating venue houses a delightful...
~730 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Subway Cowgate, Edinburgh
4 min walk • 65 Cowgate is a multi-storey building situated on the historic Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, which is used each August as a venue complex for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest open access festival.
~760 ftNE
Game and entertainment center, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh
4 min walk • The Edinburgh Dungeon is an underground tourist attraction in Edinburgh's city centre, on East Market Street, which uses live actor shows and interactive rides to show various historical events from Scottish history in a scary fun style, with audience interaction and special effects, theatrical sets and performance.
~670 ftE
Haunted tours through now-hidden alleys
Mary King's Close, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Mary King's Close is a historic close located under buildings on the Royal Mile, in the historic Old Town area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It took its name from one Mary King, a merchant burgess who resided on the Close in the 17th century.
~350 ftE
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Royal Mile, Edinburgh
2 min walk • The Royal Mile is a succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh in Scotland. The term was first used descriptively in W M Gilbert's Edinburgh in the Nineteenth Century, "...with its Castle and Palace and the royal mile between"...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lady Stair's Close?

Nearby attractions include Writers' Museum, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Museum on the Mound, Edinburgh (1 min walk), New College, Edinburgh (2 min walk).

How to get to Lady Stair's Close by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lady Stair's Close:

Bus

Victoria Street • Lines: 23, 27, 41 (3 min walk)
The Mound • Lines: 23, 27, 41, 42 (4 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (5 min walk)
Haymarket (27 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (6 min walk)
St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (9 min walk)