Blackford Hill, Edinburgh

Name: Blackford Hill
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#307 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Facts and practical information

Blackford Hill 164 metres is a hill in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. It is in the area of Blackford, between Morningside, and the Braid Hills. Together with the Hermitage of Braid, it comprises the 60.3 hectares Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve, within which lies Hermitage House. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 538 ftCoordinates: 55°55'0"N, 3°12'0"W

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Blackford Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Observatory, Mortonhall Golf Club, Hermitage of Braid, Dominion Cinema.

0.6 miNE
Tours of Victorian astronomical facility
Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
17 min walk • The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is an astronomical institution located on Blackford Hill in Edinburgh. The site is owned by the Science and Technology Facilities Council.
0.5 miSW
55°54'42"N • 3°12'35"W
Mortonhall Golf Club, Edinburgh
14 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
~1970 ftNE
Park
Hermitage of Braid, Edinburgh
10 min walk • The Hermitage of Braid is an area between the Braid Hills and Blackford Hill. The Braid Burn runs through it. It comprises part of the 60.3-hectare Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve.
1 miN
Nightlife, Cinema, Concerts and shows
Dominion Cinema, Edinburgh
27 min walk • The Dominion Cinema is an independent Streamline Moderne cinema located in the Morningside area of Edinburgh, Scotland. The company was incorporated by William Cameron, on 13 May 1937 when he bought the land in Newbattle Terrace.
1.3 miNW
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Merchiston Tower, Edinburgh
33 min walk • Merchiston Tower, also known as Merchiston Castle, was probably built by Alexander Napier, the 2nd Laird of Merchiston around 1454. It serves as the seat for Clan Napier. It was the home of John Napier, the 8th Laird of Merchiston and the inventor of logarithms, who was born there in 1550.
0.9 miNE
Church
Reid Memorial Church, Edinburgh
23 min walk • The Reid Memorial Church is a church in Edinburgh. It is a congregation of the Church of Scotland and is located in the Blackford area on the south side of the city.
1.2 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh
30 min walk • Church Hill Theatre is a Category B listed pink sandstone former church and current theatre venue owned by the Edinburgh City Council. Built originally as Morningside Free Church, the council purchased it in 1960. After undergoing an extensive refurbishment, it re-opened in August 2006.
0.9 miE
55°54'44"N • 3°10'46"W
Braid Hills Golf Centre, Edinburgh
22 min walk • Golf
1 miN
Church
St Peter's Church, Edinburgh
25 min walk • St Peter's Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in the Morningside district of Edinburgh, Scotland, within the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh. The parish church, designed by Sir Robert Lorimer, was built from 1906 to 1907, and the nave was extended from 1928 to 1929.
1.4 miNE
Church
Mayfield Salisbury Church, Edinburgh
37 min walk • Mayfield Salisbury Church is a member of the Church of Scotland, part of the worldwide family of the Christian Church. It is situated approximately 1.5 miles south of Edinburgh city centre at the junction of Mayfield Road and West Mayfield.
0.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Park
Blackford Pond, Edinburgh
16 min walk • Blackford Pond is a small, artificial pond in the Blackford area of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Blackford Hill?

Nearby attractions include Braid Hills, Edinburgh (9 min walk), Hermitage of Braid, Edinburgh (10 min walk), Blackford Pond, Edinburgh (16 min walk), Royal Observatory, Edinburgh (17 min walk).

How to get to Blackford Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Blackford Hill:

Bus

Morningside Station • Lines: 23 (19 min walk)
Belhaven Place • Lines: 23 (19 min walk)