Filmhouse, Edinburgh

Name: Filmhouse
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 228 2688

#75 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Facts and practical information

The Edinburgh Filmhouse is a cinema located in Edinburgh, Scotland, which opened in 1979. It is home to the world's oldest continually running film festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival. ()

Opened: 1979 (45 years ago)Coordinates: 55°56'47"N, 3°12'23"W

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+44 131 228 2688

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Day trips

Filmhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens, The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland, National War Museum.

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Spectacular old fortress with city views
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Landscaped gardens in Castle's shadow
Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
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Museum, Military museum
The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland, Edinburgh
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~1270 ftNE
Military exhibitions at Edinburgh Castle
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Museum, Military museum
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Church, Sacred and religious sites
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Memorial, Memorial site
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~1530 ftNE
Small, 12th-century Romanesque chapel
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Fountain
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Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of St John the Evangelist, Edinburgh
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Filmhouse?

Nearby attractions include Usher Hall, Edinburgh (3 min walk), Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh (3 min walk), Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh (3 min walk), Sacred Heart, Edinburgh (6 min walk).

How to get to Filmhouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Filmhouse:

Bus

Usher Hall • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 124, 16, 36, 47, X5 (1 min walk)
Semple Street • Lines: 1, 124, X5 (3 min walk)

Tram

West End • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (7 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (13 min walk)

Train

Haymarket (13 min walk)
Edinburgh Waverley (19 min walk)