South Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh

Name: South Leith Parish Church
Address: 6 Henderson St, Edinburgh, EH6 6BS, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 554 2578

#100 among attractions in Edinburgh

Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Cemetery

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Facts and practical information

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. Its kirkyard is the burial place for John Home and John Pew, the man from whom the author Robert Louis Stevenson reputedly derived the character of Blind Pew in the novel Treasure Island. The church has been repaired, used as a magazine and reconstructed but still looks similar to its appearance on a 1608 seal. ()

Coordinates: 55°58'19"N, 3°10'14"W

Address

6 Henderson StLeithEdinburgh EH6 6BS United Kingdom

Contact

+44 131 554 2578

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Day trips

South Leith Parish Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ocean Terminal, Easter Road Stadium, Collective, HMY Britannia.

0.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh
18 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...
0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh
19 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...
1.3 miS
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Collective, Edinburgh
33 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.
0.8 miN
Royal family's former personal vessel
HMY Britannia, Edinburgh
20 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...
0.9 miNW
Museum, Art gallery
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, Edinburgh
24 min walk • Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is a facility in Edinburgh, Scotland providing artists with studios, exhibition space and workshops.
0.5 miN
Bridge
Victoria Swing Bridge, Edinburgh
12 min walk • The Victoria Swing Bridge is a swing bridge in Leith, Edinburgh.
1.2 miSW
Reportedly haunted, Theater, Concerts and shows
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
31 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.
0.6 miSW
Museum
Rhubaba Gallery and Studios, Edinburgh
15 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 miNW
Church
North Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh
15 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.
~1300 ftE
Park
Leith Links, Edinburgh
7 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.
0.8 miSW
Street
Leith Walk, Edinburgh
20 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Leith Parish Church?

Nearby attractions include Trinity House, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Kirkgate, Edinburgh (2 min walk), St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Edinburgh (3 min walk), Constitution Street, Edinburgh (3 min walk).

How to get to South Leith Parish Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Leith Parish Church:

Bus

Kirkgate Centre • Lines: 21 (3 min walk)
Academy Street • Lines: 21, 49 (4 min walk)