Beechwood Park, Edinburgh

#467 among attractions in Edinburgh

Sport venue, Sport

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Facts and practical information

Beechwood Park, initially known as Bank Park, was a football ground in the Leith area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was the home ground of Leith Athletic during their first seven seasons in the Scottish Football League. ()

Coordinates: 55°57'50"N, 3°9'46"W

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LeithEdinburgh United Kingdom

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Beechwood Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Easter Road Stadium, Holyrood Abbey, South Leith Parish Church, Cat Stones of Scotland.

~900 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh
5 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...
0.8 miSW
Picturesque remains of an 1128 abbey
Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh
21 min walk • Holyrood Abbey, nestled at the foot of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, stands as a poignant reminder of Scotland's monastic history. Founded in 1128 by King David I of Scotland, this former Augustinian monastery is a site steeped in centuries of history and royal tradition.
0.6 miNW
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
South Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh
17 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.
0.8 miSW
Archaeological site
Cat Stones of Scotland, Edinburgh
20 min walk • The Cat Stones of Scotland are natural prominent rock features or standing stones around Scotland that are often linked to battles or burials. The English term cat applied to such stones derives from the Gaelic cath. Clach a'Chait would be the Gaelic for "Stone of the Cat".
1 miSW
Reportedly haunted, Theater, Concerts and shows
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
26 min walk • Edinburgh Playhouse is a theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland. With 3,059 seats it is the second largest theatre in the UK after the Hammersmith Apollo. The theatre is owned by Ambassador Theatre Group.
0.6 miW
Museum
Rhubaba Gallery and Studios, Edinburgh
15 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.
0.7 miSW
Street
Royal Terrace, Edinburgh
20 min walk • Royal Terrace is a grand street in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, on the north side of Calton Hill within the New Town and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1995, built on the south side of a setted street, facing the sloping banks of London Road Gardens...
0.5 miN
Park
Leith Links, Edinburgh
13 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.
0.5 miSE
Church
Ss Ninian and Triduana's Church, Edinburgh
13 min walk • St Ninian and St Triduana's Church, Edinburgh is a Catholic church in the Restalrig district of Edinburgh, Scotland.
0.7 miW
Street
Leith Walk, Edinburgh
18 min walk • Leith Walk is one of the longest streets in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is the main road connecting the port area of Leith to the centre of the city.
0.7 miNW
Museum
Trinity House, Edinburgh
17 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 Beechwood Park?

Nearby attractions include Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh (5 min walk), Lochend Park, Edinburgh (7 min walk), Lochend Castle, Edinburgh (8 min walk), Easter Road, Edinburgh (9 min walk).

How to get to Beechwood Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beechwood Park:

Bus

Hermitage Park Grove • Lines: 49 (2 min walk)
Woodville Terrace • Lines: 49 (5 min walk)

Tram

St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (34 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (35 min walk)