Slateford, Edinburgh

Name: Slateford
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#384 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Slateford is an area of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It is east of the Water of Leith. ()

Coordinates: 55°55'46"N, 3°14'21"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Murrayfield Stadium, Tynecastle Park, Murrayfield Ice Rink, Dominion Cinema.

0.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
23 min walk • Murrayfield Stadium is a beacon of Scottish sport, situated in the heart of Edinburgh, the United Kingdom's historic capital. Renowned as the home of Scottish rugby, this iconic venue has been the stage for countless memorable moments in sport.
0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh
18 min walk • Tynecastle Park, nestled in the historic city of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, is a renowned sport venue that stands as a testament to the country's deep-rooted passion for football. Home to Heart of Midlothian Football Club, commonly known as Hearts, this stadium has...
1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Murrayfield Ice Rink, Edinburgh
25 min walk • Murrayfield Ice Rink is a beacon for ice sports enthusiasts nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Established in 1952, this venue has become a cornerstone of the local sporting community, providing a year-round haven for ice skating, ice hockey,...
1.2 miE
Nightlife, Cinema, Concerts and shows
Dominion Cinema, Edinburgh
31 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 miE
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Merchiston Tower, Edinburgh
26 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.
1.2 miE
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.
0.6 miSW
Bridge
Slateford Aqueduct, Edinburgh
15 min walk • The Slateford Aqueduct is a navigable aqueduct that carries the Union Canal over the Water of Leith at Slateford, Edinburgh, Scotland. Completed in 1822, it has eight arches and spans a length of 500 feet.
0.8 miS
Park
Craiglockhart Hill, Edinburgh
22 min walk • Craiglockhart Hill is a combination of two summits, Easter and Wester Craiglockhart, in the suburb of Craiglockhart, Edinburgh. Easter Craiglockhart Hill's summit is 158m high. In 2004 this hill was designated a local nature reserve. Wester Craiglockhart Hill has a summit of 175m.
~1880 ftSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Reportedly haunted
Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Edinburgh
10 min walk • The Edinburgh Corn Exchange is a conference, banqueting, wedding, sports and live music venue in the Chesser suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland. The maximum dinner capacity is 1000 guests and for concerts 3000 spectators.
0.8 miS
Church
Craigmillar Park Church, Edinburgh
20 min walk • Craigmillar Park Church serves Edinburgh's Newington area, in Scotland. It is a congregation of the Church of Scotland. The church building dates from 1879 and the adjacent hall was added in 1899.
1.2 miE
Square, Neighbourhood
Holy Corner, Edinburgh
31 min walk • Holy Corner is a colloquial name for a small area of Edinburgh, Scotland, and is part of the area more properly known as Burghmuirhead, itself part of the lands of Greenhill. Holy Corner lies between the areas of Bruntsfield and Morningside.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Slateford?

Nearby attractions include Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Edinburgh (10 min walk), Caledonian Brewery, Edinburgh (12 min walk), Little Free Library - Shandon, Edinburgh (12 min walk), Shandon, Edinburgh (12 min walk).

How to get to Slateford by public transport?

The nearest stations to Slateford:

Bus

Hutchison Crossway • Lines: 4, 44 (2 min walk)
Moat Drive • Lines: 4, 44 (6 min walk)

Train

Slateford (7 min walk)
Kingsknowe (32 min walk)

Tram

Balgreen • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (21 min walk)
Murrayfield Stadium • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (23 min walk)