Canongate Kirkyard, Edinburgh
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The Canongate Kirkyard stands around Canongate Kirk on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland. The churchyard was used for burials from the late 1680s until the mid-20th century. ()
Coordinates: 55°57'8"N, 3°10'47"W
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153 Canongate, EdinburghOld Town (Canongate)Edinburgh
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Day trips
Canongate Kirkyard – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Calton Hill, Collective, Queen's Gallery, The Scottish Parliament.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Canongate Kirkyard?
Nearby attractions include Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Canongate Tolbooth, Edinburgh (2 min walk), The People's Story Museum, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Museum of Edinburgh, Edinburgh (2 min walk).
How to get to Canongate Kirkyard by public transport?
The nearest stations to Canongate Kirkyard:
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- Regent Terrace • Lines: 124, X5 (3 min walk)
- St Andrews House • Lines: 124, X5 (6 min walk)
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- Edinburgh Waverley (11 min walk)
Tram
- St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (14 min walk)
- Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (18 min walk)