Little Free Library - Shandon, Edinburgh

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Little Free Library - Shandon (address: Harrison Park) is a place located in Edinburgh (Scotland kingdom) and belongs to the category of bridge.

It is situated at an altitude of 226 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 55°56'1"N latitude and 3°13'49"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Little Free Library - Shandon is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Shandon Place (bus, 4 min walk), Murrayfield Stadium (tram, 17 min walk), Slateford (train, 19 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Shandon (neighbourhood, 1 min walk), Caledonian Brewery (nightlife, 3 min walk), LOVE Gorgie Farm (park, 9 min walk).

Coordinates: 55°56'1"N, 3°13'49"W

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Harrison ParkMerchistonEdinburgh United Kingdom

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Little Free Library - Shandon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Murrayfield Stadium, Tynecastle Park, Murrayfield Ice Rink, Dominion Cinema.

0.7 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
19 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.
~1990 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh
10 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...
0.8 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Murrayfield Ice Rink, Edinburgh
22 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,...
0.9 miE
Nightlife, Cinema, Concerts and shows
Dominion Cinema, Edinburgh
22 min walk • The Dominion Cinema is an independent Streamline Moderne cinema located in the Morningside area of Edinburgh, Scotland. The company was incorporated by William Cameron, on 13 May 1937 when he bought the land in Newbattle Terrace.
0.9 miNE
Canal
Union Canal, Edinburgh
23 min walk • The Union Canal, full name the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal, is a canal in Scotland, running from Falkirk to Edinburgh, constructed to bring minerals, especially coal, to the capital.
0.6 miE
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Merchiston Tower, Edinburgh
17 min walk • Merchiston Tower, also known as Merchiston Castle, was probably built by Alexander Napier, the 2nd Laird of Merchiston around 1454. It serves as the seat for Clan Napier. It was the home of John Napier, the 8th Laird of Merchiston and the inventor of logarithms, who was born there in 1550.
0.8 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh
21 min walk • Church Hill Theatre is a Category B listed pink sandstone former church and current theatre venue owned by the Edinburgh City Council. Built originally as Morningside Free Church, the council purchased it in 1960. After undergoing an extensive refurbishment, it re-opened in August 2006.
1 miE
Church
St Peter's Church, Edinburgh
25 min walk • St Peter's Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in the Morningside district of Edinburgh, Scotland, within the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh. The parish church, designed by Sir Robert Lorimer, was built from 1906 to 1907, and the nave was extended from 1928 to 1929.
0.9 miNE
Bridge, Historical place
Leamington Lift Bridge, Edinburgh
24 min walk • The Leamington Lift Bridge is a lift bridge that crosses the Union Canal near its terminus at Lochrin Basin in Edinburgh.
1 miSW
Bridge
Slateford Aqueduct, Edinburgh
27 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.
0.8 miNE
Church
Viewforth Church, Edinburgh
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Little Free Library - Shandon?

Nearby attractions include Shandon, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Caledonian Brewery, Edinburgh (3 min walk), LOVE Gorgie Farm, Edinburgh (9 min walk), Gorgie-Dalry, Edinburgh (10 min walk).

How to get to Little Free Library - Shandon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Little Free Library - Shandon:

Bus

Shandon Place • Lines: 4, 44 (4 min walk)
Hermand Street • Lines: 4, 44 (5 min walk)

Tram

Murrayfield Stadium • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (17 min walk)
Balgreen • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (24 min walk)

Train

Slateford (19 min walk)
Haymarket (24 min walk)