Edinburgh/Leith, Edinburgh

Name: Edinburgh/Leith
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#248 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Facts and practical information

Leith is a port area in the north of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, founded at the mouth of the Water of Leith. In 2021, it was ranked by Time Out as one of the top five neighbourhoods to live in the world. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°58'31"N, 3°10'22"W

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Edinburgh/Leith – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ocean Terminal, Easter Road Stadium, HMY Britannia, South Leith Parish Church.

0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Leith, Edinburgh's vibrant waterfront district, Ocean Terminal stands as a modern shopping and leisure hub. This expansive shopping centre, which opened its doors in 2001, offers a unique retail experience against the backdrop of the city's...
1 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh
25 min walk • Easter Road Stadium stands as a testament to the passion for football in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. Nestled in the Leith area, this iconic sports venue is the proud home of Hibernian Football Club, often referred to as "Hibs." Established in 1893, the...
0.5 miN
Royal family's former personal vessel
HMY Britannia, Edinburgh
14 min walk • HMY Britannia, a former royal yacht of the British monarch, is now a cherished attraction docked in the historic city of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Launched on April 16, 1953, and commissioned into service for Queen Elizabeth II in January 1954, this majestic vessel...
~1250 ftS
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
South Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh
7 min walk • South Leith Parish Church, originally the Kirk of Our Lady, St Mary, is a congregation of the Church of Scotland. It is the principal church and congregation in Leith, in Edinburgh.
0.7 miW
Museum, Art gallery
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, Edinburgh
19 min walk • Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is a facility in Edinburgh, Scotland providing artists with studios, exhibition space and workshops.
~1430 ftNE
Bridge
Victoria Swing Bridge, Edinburgh
7 min walk • The Victoria Swing Bridge is a swing bridge in Leith, Edinburgh.
0.7 miS
Museum
Rhubaba Gallery and Studios, Edinburgh
19 min walk • Rhubaba Gallery and Studios is an artist-run gallery and studios in Edinburgh, Scotland, co-founded by Edinburgh College of Art graduates Frances Stacey, Rachel Adams, Tom Nolan, Catherine Payton and Claire Davies.
0.4 miW
Church
North Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh
11 min walk • North Leith Parish Church is a congregation of the Church of Scotland, within the Presbytery of Edinburgh. It is serves part of Leith, formerly an independent burgh and since 1920 a part of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland.
0.4 miSE
Park
Leith Links, Edinburgh
12 min walk • Leith Links is the principal open space within Leith, the docks district of Edinburgh, Scotland. This public park is divided by a road into two main areas, a western section and an eastern section, both being largely flat expanses of grass bordered by mature trees.
0.7 miSW
Cemetery
Rosebank Cemetery, Edinburgh
19 min walk • Rosebank Cemetery is a 19th-century cemetery in Edinburgh. It is located at the junction of Pilrig Street and Broughton Road in the Pilrig area, close to the historical boundary of Leith. The cemetery is protected as a category C listed building.
~1140 ftS
Museum
Trinity House, Edinburgh
6 min walk • Trinity House, 99 Kirkgate, is a building in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, which was a guild hall, customs house, and centre for maritime administration and poor relief.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Edinburgh/Leith?

Nearby attractions include Henderson Street, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Kirkgate, Edinburgh (5 min walk), St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Edinburgh (6 min walk), Trinity House, Edinburgh (6 min walk).

How to get to Edinburgh/Leith by public transport?

The nearest stations to Edinburgh/Leith:

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Cables Wynd • Lines: 10, 21 (5 min walk)
Mill Lane • Lines: 10, 21 (6 min walk)