South Gyle, Edinburgh

Name: South Gyle
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#451 among attractions in Edinburgh

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South Gyle is an area of Edinburgh, Scotland, lying on the western edge of the city and to the south and west of an area of former marshland once known as the Gogarloch, on the edge of Corstorphine. Most of the buildings in the area are of recent origin, dating from the later 1980s, 1990s and early 21st century, with the exception of some farm workers' cottages and an early 1970s council estate abutting South Gyle railway station. ()

Coordinates: 55°56'5"N, 3°18'12"W

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South Gyle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gyle Shopping Centre, Turnhouse Golf Club, St Joseph's RC Church, Corstorphine Hill.

0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh
13 min walk • The Gyle Shopping Centre, a retail haven located in the bustling city of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, stands as a modern temple of commerce. This shopping destination, often simply referred to as "The Gyle," offers a diverse range of shops and services to satisfy the...
1.7 miNW
Golf, Outdoor activities
Turnhouse Golf Club, Edinburgh
43 min walk • Turnhouse Golf Club, a hidden gem nestled in the vibrant city of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, is a haven for golf enthusiasts. Celebrated for its rich history and meticulously maintained greens, this golf course is a proud testament to Scotland's storied golfing heritage.
0.9 miSE
Church
St Joseph's RC Church, Edinburgh
25 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.
1.5 miNE
Park
Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh
38 min walk • Corstorphine Hill is a low ridge-shaped hill rising above the western suburbs of Edinburgh, Scotland.
0.7 miS
Park
Bankhead, Edinburgh
19 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.
0.9 miS
Bridge
Scott Russell Aqueduct, Edinburgh
24 min walk • The Scott Russell Aqueduct is an aqueduct carrying the Union Canal over the Edinburgh City Bypass, west of Edinburgh, Scotland.
0.9 miNE
Church
Corstorphine Old Parish Church, Edinburgh
25 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.
1.1 miNE
Village, Neighbourhood
Corstorphine, Edinburgh
27 min walk • 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.
1.2 miN
55°57'3"N • 3°17'29"W
Buttercup Farm Park, Edinburgh
31 min walk • Park
1.2 miW
City, Area
Gogar, Edinburgh
30 min walk • Gogar is a predominantly rural area of Edinburgh, Scotland, located to the west of the city. It is not far from Gogarloch, Edinburgh Park and Maybury. The Fife Circle Line is to the north.
1.1 miS
Neighbourhood
The Calders, Edinburgh
29 min walk • The Calders is a residential neighbourhood in Edinburgh, Scotland – not to be confused with the Calders of West Lothian aka West Calder, Mid Calder and East Calder, three separate villages.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Gyle?

Nearby attractions include Gogarloch, Edinburgh (5 min walk), Wester Broom, Edinburgh (13 min walk), Maybury, Edinburgh (15 min walk), Bankhead, Edinburgh (19 min walk).

How to get to South Gyle by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Gyle:

Bus

South Gyle Park • Lines: 21 (2 min walk)
Drummond House • Lines: 400 (6 min walk)

Train

South Gyle (6 min walk)
Edinburgh Park (14 min walk)

Tram

Edinburgh Park Central • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (13 min walk)
Bankhead • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (14 min walk)