Shandon, Edinburgh

Name: Shandon
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#437 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Shandon is an area of Edinburgh within North Merchiston approximately three miles west of the centre of Edinburgh. It is bounded by Slateford Road to the north, Harrison Road to the east, the Union Canal to the south and the Glasgow-Edinburgh Shotts Line and Suburban rail lines to the west. ()

Coordinates: 55°56'1"N, 3°13'48"W

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MerchistonEdinburgh United Kingdom

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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.
0.4 miN
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...
0.9 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,...
0.8 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
16 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
21 min walk • Viewforth Church is a notable example of the Gothic Revival style of Architecture, located in the Polwarth area of Edinburgh.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shandon?

Nearby attractions include Little Free Library - 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 Shandon by public transport?

The nearest stations to 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)