Chesser, Edinburgh

#420 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Chesser is a mainly residential suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland, east of the Water of Leith. It, with Longstone, is to the south-west, Allan Park and Craiglockhart to the south, Slateford, Hutchison and Moat to the east, and Gorgie Road to the north. ()

Coordinates: 55°55'45"N, 3°15'4"W

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ChesserEdinburgh United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Murrayfield Stadium, Tynecastle Park, Murrayfield Ice Rink, Edinburgh Zoo.

1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
25 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.
1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh
26 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
26 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 miNW
Panda enclosure and UK's only koalas
Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
30 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...
1.2 miW
Church
St Joseph's RC Church, Edinburgh
30 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.
1.1 miS
55°54'50"N • 3°15'45"W
Kingsknowe Golf Club, Edinburgh
30 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
0.4 miS
Bridge
Slateford Aqueduct, Edinburgh
11 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 miSE
Park
Craiglockhart Hill, Edinburgh
26 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.
~1100 ftSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Reportedly haunted
Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Edinburgh
6 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.
0.9 miSE
Church
Craigmillar Park Church, Edinburgh
24 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.
1.1 miNE
Park, Nature and wildlife, Farm
LOVE Gorgie Farm, Edinburgh
27 min walk • LOVE Gorgie Farm, previously Gorgie City Farm, is an urban farm in Gorgie, south-west Edinburgh operated by an education and social care charity named LOVE Learning.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chesser?

Nearby attractions include Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Edinburgh (6 min walk), Slateford Aqueduct, Edinburgh (11 min walk), Slateford, Edinburgh (12 min walk), Saughton, Edinburgh (15 min walk).

How to get to Chesser by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chesser:

Bus

Chesser Avenue • Lines: 3 (5 min walk)
Stenhouse Mill Lane • Lines: 3 (7 min walk)

Train

Slateford (9 min walk)
Kingsknowe (23 min walk)

Tram

Balgreen • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (16 min walk)
Saughton • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (25 min walk)