Adam House, Edinburgh

Name: Adam House
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#201 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Facts and practical information

Adam House is a Category B listed building in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is owned by the University of Edinburgh, and used as studio spaces for the architecture school. It consists of 4 studio spaces and a lecture theatre. ()

Coordinates: 55°56'59"N, 3°11'24"W

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Old Town (Cowgate)Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Adam House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cockburn Street, St Giles' Cathedral, Gladstone's Land, Thistle Chapel.

~340 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Cockburn Street, Edinburgh
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, Cockburn Street is a vibrant and picturesque shopping district that offers a unique blend of historical charm and contemporary retail experience. This winding, cobbled street, which slopes steeply down from the Royal Mile...
~220 ftSW
Iconic Presbyterian place of worship
St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
2 min walk • St Giles' Cathedral, often referred to as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, stands as a venerable beacon of Scotland's ecclesiastical history, nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. This majestic church, with its distinctive crown steeple piercing the skyline, is not...
~760 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Stepping into Gladstone's Land is like traveling back in time through the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. This historic tenement, managed by the National Trust for Scotland, offers a vivid glimpse into 17th-century city life.
~190 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Thistle Chapel, Edinburgh
1 min walk • Nestled within the historic walls of St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Thistle Chapel stands as a stunning example of Gothic architecture and Scottish tradition. This intimate chapel, an addition to the cathedral completed in 1911, is the spiritual home of The Most...
~680 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum on the Mound, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Scotland's historic capital, the Museum on the Mound stands as a testament to Edinburgh's rich cultural tapestry. Located within the iconic headquarters of the Bank of Scotland, this unique museum takes visitors on an enlightening journey...
~690 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Subway Cowgate, Edinburgh
4 min walk • 65 Cowgate is a multi-storey building situated on the historic Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, which is used each August as a venue complex for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest open access festival.
~480 ftN
Museum, Art museum
City Art Centre, Edinburgh
3 min walk • The City Art Centre is part of the Museums & Galleries Edinburgh, which sits under the Culture directorate of the City of Edinburgh Council.
~510 ftN
Game and entertainment center, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh
3 min walk • The Edinburgh Dungeon is an underground tourist attraction in Edinburgh's city centre, on East Market Street, which uses live actor shows and interactive rides to show various historical events from Scottish history in a scary fun style, with audience interaction and special effects, theatrical sets and performance.
~120 ftNW
Haunted tours through now-hidden alleys
Mary King's Close, Edinburgh
1 min walk • Mary King's Close is a historic close located under buildings on the Royal Mile, in the historic Old Town area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It took its name from one Mary King, a merchant burgess who resided on the Close in the 17th century.
~450 ftW
Street
Royal Mile, Edinburgh
3 min walk • The Royal Mile is a succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh in Scotland. The term was first used descriptively in W M Gilbert's Edinburgh in the Nineteenth Century, "...with its Castle and Palace and the royal mile between"...
~560 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh
3 min walk • The Fruitmarket Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland. Since its opening in 1974, the gallery has become part of the Scottish contemporary art scene. After a period of closure to undergo a significant renovation, the gallery reopened in 2021 with expanded exhibition space and facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Adam House?

Nearby attractions include Mary King's Close, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Thistle Chapel, Edinburgh (1 min walk), St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Edinburgh City Chambers, Edinburgh (2 min walk).

How to get to Adam House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Adam House:

Bus

Victoria Street • Lines: 23, 27, 41 (4 min walk)
South Bridge • Lines: 29, 3, 31, 37, 49, 51 (4 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (4 min walk)
Haymarket (30 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (9 min walk)
St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (9 min walk)