The Pleasance Street, Edinburgh

Name: The Pleasance Street
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#325 among attractions in Edinburgh

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The Pleasance is a street just outside the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland, a remnant of the Flodden Wall flanking the west side of the street between Drummond Street and the Cowgate. Historically, the street was one of the main routes into Edinburgh from the south, meeting St Mary's Wynd at St Mary's Wynd Port, one of the gateways of the town walls. The name derives from the Scots plesance, meaning a park or garden. It first appears in 1507 as the name of a nearby house, and was later transferred to the street and then the suburb which was part of the regality of the Canongate. The derivation of the name from a nunnery of St Mary of Placentia, often mentioned in histories of Edinburgh, is an invention by William Maitland in his 1753 History of Edinburgh. ()

Coordinates: 55°56'52"N, 3°10'54"W

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The Pleasance Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: John Knox House, Surgeons' Hall Museums, Edinburgh Central Mosque, St Cecilia's Hall.

~1280 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
John Knox House, Edinburgh
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile, the John Knox House is a remarkable museum that offers a glimpse into the turbulent times of the 16th century Scotland. This beautifully preserved medieval building is reputed to have been the home of the...
~720 ftSW
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Surgeons' Hall Museums, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Surgeons' Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland, is the headquarters of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. It houses the Surgeons' Hall Museum, and the library and archive of the RCSED. The present Surgeons' Hall was designed by William Henry Playfair and completed in 1832, and is a category A listed building.
~1320 ftSW
Mosque, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Edinburgh Central Mosque, Edinburgh
7 min walk • Edinburgh Central Mosque is located on Potterrow near the University of Edinburgh central area and the National Museum of Scotland. The mosque and Islamic centre was designed by Dr. Basil Al Bayati, and took more than six years to complete at a cost of £3.5M.
~1110 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh
6 min walk • St Cecilia's Hall is a small concert hall and museum in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the United Kingdom. It is on the corner of Niddry Street and the Cowgate, about 168 metres south of the Royal Mile. The hall dates from 1763 and was the first purpose-built concert hall in Scotland. It is a Category A listed building.
~1250 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh
7 min walk • The Museum of Childhood is a museum which houses a collection of children's toys and playthings, situated on the Royal Mile, in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was the first museum in the world to specialise in the history of childhood.
~730 ftS
Church, Event space
Murder of Lord Darnley, Edinburgh
4 min walk • The murder of Lord Darnley, second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, took place on 10 February 1567 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Darnley's lodgings were destroyed by gunpowder; his body and that of his servant were found nearby, apparently having been strangled rather than killed in the explosion.
~980 ftSW
Reportedly haunted, Theater, Concerts and shows
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
5 min walk • The Edinburgh Festival Theatre is a performing arts venue located on Nicolson Street in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is used primarily for performances of opera and ballet, large-scale musical events, and touring groups.
~1380 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
7 min walk • The Museum of Edinburgh, formerly known as Huntly House Museum, is a museum in Edinburgh, Scotland, housing a collection relating to the town's origins, history and legends.
~1420 ftNW
Church
Tron Kirk, Edinburgh
7 min walk • The Tron Kirk is a former principal parish church in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is a well-known landmark on the Royal Mile. It was built in the 17th century and closed as a church in 1952.
~1000 ftSW
Memorial
Brass Founders' Pillar, Edinburgh
5 min walk • The Brass Founders' Pillar, also known as the Brassfounders Column, is a monumental column in Edinburgh, Scotland.
~1290 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh
7 min walk • Talbot Rice Gallery is the public art gallery of the University of Edinburgh, in Scotland. With a 19th-century former natural history museum and a contemporary white cube gallery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Pleasance Street?

Nearby attractions include The Pleasance, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Dovecot, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Dumbiedykes, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Surgeons' Hall Museums, Edinburgh (4 min walk).

How to get to The Pleasance Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Pleasance Street:

Bus

Nicolson Square • Lines: 47 (6 min walk)
Surgeons' Hall • Lines: 29, 3, 31, 37, 47, 49, 51 (6 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (12 min walk)

Tram

St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (17 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (18 min walk)