Corstorphine, Edinburgh

Name: Corstorphine
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#292 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Facts and practical information

Corstorphine is a village and parish to the west of Edinburgh, now considered a suburb of that city and formally incorporated into it in 1920. ()

Coordinates: 55°56'26"N, 3°16'41"W

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Edinburgh Zoo, St Joseph's RC Church, Corstorphine Hill, Craigcrook Castle.

0.4 miNE
Panda enclosure and UK's only koalas
Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
11 min walk • Edinburgh Zoo, nestled in the heart of Scotland's capital, Edinburgh, offers a unique blend of education, conservation, and recreation. Opened in 1913, this 82-acre park is home to over 1,000 rare and endangered animals, making it one of the city's most popular tourist...
0.8 miS
Church
St Joseph's RC Church, Edinburgh
21 min walk • St Joseph's Church, Sighthill, is a Roman Catholic church situated in Broomhouse, in the west of Edinburgh, Scotland. The parish boundary extends to Broomhouse, Parkhead, Saughton, Sighthill, Gorgie and further.
0.7 miN
Park
Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh
17 min walk • Corstorphine Hill is a low ridge-shaped hill rising above the western suburbs of Edinburgh, Scotland.
1.1 miNE
Reportedly haunted, Forts and castles
Craigcrook Castle, Edinburgh
29 min walk • Craigcrook Castle is a well-preserved 6,701 square feet castle giving its name to the Craigcrook district of Edinburgh, about 3 miles west of the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. The castle is primarily of the 17th century, though with later additions.
1.3 miSW
Park
Bankhead, Edinburgh
34 min walk • Bankhead is a non-residential area of western Edinburgh, Scotland. It borders the Edinburgh City Bypass and Hermiston Gait to the west, the Calders neighbourhood to the south – accessed via a pedestrian underpass, Sighthill to the east, and South Gyle/Edinburgh Park to the north.
1.6 miSE
Bridge
Slateford Aqueduct, Edinburgh
42 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.
1.5 miSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Reportedly haunted
Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Edinburgh
39 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.
~810 ftW
Church
Corstorphine Old Parish Church, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Corstorphine Old Parish Church, formerly St. John's Collegiate Church, is at the old centre of Corstorphine, a village incorporated to the west area of Edinburgh.
0.9 miNW
55°57'3"N • 3°17'29"W
Buttercup Farm Park, Edinburgh
23 min walk • Park
1.4 miNE
Neighbourhood
Blackhall, Edinburgh
36 min walk • Blackhall is a suburb in the north west of the Scottish capital city Edinburgh. It is a mainly residential area with amenities including a library and a small number of shops.
1.1 miNW
Neighbourhood
Drumbrae, Edinburgh
29 min walk • Drumbrae or Drum Brae is the name of a suburb of west Edinburgh, Scotland generally considered to be part of the neighbouring larger areas of Corstorphine and Clermiston. This is a commuter settlement as many people who live in the area travel to the centre of town to attend work.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Corstorphine?

Nearby attractions include Corstorphine Old Parish Church, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh (11 min walk), Carrick Knowe, Edinburgh (14 min walk), Wester Broom, Edinburgh (15 min walk).

How to get to Corstorphine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Corstorphine:

Bus

St John's Terrace • Lines: 26, 31 (4 min walk)
Kirk Loan • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)

Tram

Saughton • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (15 min walk)
Bankhead • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (26 min walk)

Train

South Gyle (23 min walk)
Edinburgh Park (38 min walk)