Dean Gardens, Edinburgh

Name: Dean Gardens
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#137 among attractions in Edinburgh

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The Dean Gardens are private communal gardens near the Stockbridge suburb of the New Town area of Edinburgh, EH4. The gardens lie over a 2.9 hectares sized site on the steep north bank of the Dean Valley through which runs the Water of Leith. A public view of the gardens can be seen from the Dean Bridge, under which the gardens lie. The gardens have been listed on the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes as part of the New Town Gardens heritage designation since March 2001. ()

Elevation: 154 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°57'14"N, 3°12'48"W

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Dean VillageEdinburgh United Kingdom

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Dean Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Princes Street, George Street, St Cuthbert's Church, Ross Fountain.

0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping district
Princes Street, Edinburgh
14 min walk • Princes Street, Edinburgh's premier shopping district, is a vibrant thoroughfare that stretches for approximately one mile in the heart of Scotland’s capital. Renowned for its extensive range of retail outlets, this bustling street is a paradise for shoppers and a...
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Shopping, Shopping district
George Street, Edinburgh
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Scotland's historic capital, George Street serves as Edinburgh's premier shopping district, where Victorian elegance meets contemporary retail. This grand thoroughfare is flanked by a splendid array of Georgian architecture, providing a...
0.4 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
12 min walk • St Cuthbert's Church, nestled at the foot of Edinburgh's iconic Castle Rock, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This historic church, with its origins dating back to the 7th century, is a spiritual landmark that has served the people of...
0.5 miSE
Fountain
Ross Fountain, Edinburgh
13 min walk • Ross Fountain is a cast-iron structure located in West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. It was installed in 1872 and restored in 2018.
0.4 miN
Sport venue, Sport
The Grange Club, Edinburgh
11 min walk • The Grange Club is a cricket and sports club in the Stockbridge district of Edinburgh, Scotland. The cricket ground, commonly known as The Grange, is the regular home of the Scotland national cricket team, and is situated adjacent to the Edinburgh Academy sports ground, which is in Raeburn Place.
0.4 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of St John the Evangelist, Edinburgh
10 min walk • The Church of St John the Evangelist is a Scottish Episcopal church in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is sited at the west end of Princes Street at its junction with Lothian Road, and is protected as a category A listed building.
~1990 ftW
Cemetery, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh
10 min walk • The Dean Cemetery is a historically important Victorian cemetery north of the Dean Village, west of Edinburgh city centre, in Scotland.
0.4 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh
10 min walk • St Mary's Cathedral or the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary the Virgin is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church in the West End of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built in the late 19th century in the West End of Edinburgh's New Town.
~1170 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Georgian House, Edinburgh
6 min walk • The Georgian House is an 18th-century townhouse situated at No. 7 Charlotte Square in the heart of the historic New Town of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. It has been restored and furnished by the National Trust for Scotland, and is operated as a popular tourist attraction, with over 40,000 visitors annually.
0.4 miW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Modern Two, Edinburgh
12 min walk • Modern Two, formerly the Dean Gallery, in Edinburgh, is one of the two buildings housing the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, one of Scotland's national art galleries. It is operated by the National Galleries of Scotland.
0.6 miSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concerts and shows
Usher Hall, Edinburgh
15 min walk • The Usher Hall is a concert hall in Edinburgh, Scotland. It has hosted concerts and events since its construction in 1914 and can hold approximately 2,200 people in its recently restored auditorium, which is well loved by performers due to its acoustics.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dean Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Dean Bridge, Edinburgh (3 min walk), St Bernard's Well, Edinburgh (3 min walk), Moray Estate, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Georgian House, Edinburgh (6 min walk).

How to get to Dean Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dean Gardens:

Bus

Dean Bridge • Lines: 37, 41, 43, 47 (3 min walk)
Drumsheugh Place • Lines: 113, 19, 36, 37, 41, 43, 47 (5 min walk)

Tram

West End • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (10 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (16 min walk)

Train

Haymarket (17 min walk)
Edinburgh Waverley (23 min walk)