Barclay Viewforth Church, Edinburgh

Name: Barclay Viewforth Church
Address: 2 Barclay Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 0 4, United Kingdom

#159 among attractions in Edinburgh

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

Barclay Viewforth Church is a parish church of the Church of Scotland in the Presbytery of Edinburgh. ()

Coordinates: 55°56'26"N, 3°12'12"W

Address

2 Barclay TerraceSouthside (Bruntsfield)Edinburgh EH1 0 4 United Kingdom

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Day trips

Barclay Viewforth Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National War Museum, Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum, Castle Rock, Scottish National War Memorial.

0.6 miN
Military exhibitions at Edinburgh Castle
National War Museum, Edinburgh
15 min walk • Nestled within the historic confines of Edinburgh Castle, the National War Museum stands as a poignant testament to Scotland's military history. This venerable institution, located in the heart of Scotland's capital, is dedicated to sharing the stories and preserving...
0.5 miN
Museum, Military museum
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum, Edinburgh
14 min walk • Nestled within the historic walls of Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum stands as a testament to over 300 years of military heritage. This distinguished museum is dedicated to Scotland's only cavalry regiment, the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, which...
0.6 miN
Natural attraction, Geologic formation, Volcano
Castle Rock, Edinburgh
15 min walk • Castle Rock, an ancient volcanic rock formation, stands as the historic heart of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This imposing crag, which erupts from the city's skyline, has been a strategic military stronghold for centuries and is now home to Edinburgh's most iconic...
0.6 miN
Memorial, Memorial site
Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh
15 min walk • The Scottish National War Memorial stands as a solemn tribute to the fallen soldiers of Scotland, honoring those who gave their lives in conflicts from World War I onwards. Located within the imposing Edinburgh Castle, which sits atop Castle Rock overlooking the city...
0.6 miN
Small, 12th-century Romanesque chapel
St Margaret's Chapel, Edinburgh
15 min walk • Nestled within the historic ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, St Margaret's Chapel stands as the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This modest yet enchanting church dates back to the 12th century and is a revered site, dedicated to Saint Margaret of...
~240 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport
Bruntsfield Links, Edinburgh
2 min walk • Bruntsfield Links is 35 acres of open parkland in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, immediately to the south-west of the adjoining Meadows.
0.4 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Warrender Swim Centre, Edinburgh
12 min walk • Warrender Swim Centre – traditionally known as Warrender Baths – is a swimming pool and fitness complex in Marchmont, Edinburgh. It consists of a pool 25 yards in length, a sauna, and an assortment of fitness equipment. It is notable for its Victorian architecture with bright interior and its old-fashioned poolside changing facilities.
0.5 miE
Park
The Meadows, Edinburgh
13 min walk • The Meadows is a large public park in Edinburgh, Scotland, to the south of the city centre. It consists largely of open grassland crossed by tree-lined paths, but also has a children's playground, a croquet club, tennis courts and recreational sport pitches.
~850 ftN
Nightlife, Cinema, Cafe
Cameo Cinema, Edinburgh
5 min walk • The Cameo is an Edinburgh cinema which started life as the King's Cinema on 8 January 1914 and is one of the oldest cinemas in Scotland still in use. Since becoming the Cameo in 1949, it has had a tradition of showing art house films. From 1949 onward it has been an important venue for the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
0.4 miN
Nightlife, Cinema, Bars and clubs
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
11 min walk • The Edinburgh Filmhouse is a cinema located in Edinburgh, Scotland, which opened in 1979. It is home to the world's oldest continually running film festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival.
0.5 miN
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concerts and shows
Usher Hall, Edinburgh
13 min walk • The Usher Hall is a concert hall in Edinburgh, Scotland. It has hosted concerts and events since its construction in 1914 and can hold approximately 2,200 people in its recently restored auditorium, which is well loved by performers due to its acoustics.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Barclay Viewforth Church?

Nearby attractions include King's Theatre, Edinburgh (3 min walk), St Michael and All Saints, Edinburgh (6 min walk), Lauriston, Edinburgh (8 min walk), Leamington Lift Bridge, Edinburgh (8 min walk).

How to get to Barclay Viewforth Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Barclay Viewforth Church:

Bus

Leven Street • Lines: 23 (2 min walk)
Whitehouse Loan • Lines: 23 (3 min walk)

Tram

West End • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (17 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (19 min walk)

Train

Haymarket (18 min walk)
Edinburgh Waverley (24 min walk)