Holy Corner, Edinburgh

Name: Holy Corner
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#240 among attractions in Edinburgh

Square, Neighbourhood

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Facts and practical information

Holy Corner is a colloquial name for a small area of Edinburgh, Scotland, and is part of the area more properly known as Burghmuirhead, itself part of the lands of Greenhill. Holy Corner lies between the areas of Bruntsfield and Morningside. ()

Coordinates: 55°56'4"N, 3°12'36"W

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Southside (Greenhill)Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Day trips

Holy Corner – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bruntsfield Links, Warrender Swim Centre, Cameo Cinema, Filmhouse.

0.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Bruntsfield Links, Edinburgh
12 min walk • Bruntsfield Links is 35 acres of open parkland in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, immediately to the south-west of the adjoining Meadows.
0.5 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Warrender Swim Centre, Edinburgh
13 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.
0.6 miN
Nightlife, Cinema, Cafe
Cameo Cinema, Edinburgh
16 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.
0.8 miN
Nightlife, Cinema, Bars and clubs
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
22 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.
~1370 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema, Concerts and shows
Dominion Cinema, Edinburgh
7 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.
0.5 miN
Canal
Union Canal, Edinburgh
12 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 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
King's Theatre, Edinburgh
16 min walk • The King's Theatre is a theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland.
~1950 ftE
Church
Gillis Centre, Edinburgh
10 min walk • Gillis Centre, formerly Gillis College and founded as St Margaret's Convent and School, is a complex of buildings situated close to the city centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. The history of the site can be traced back to the 15th century.
0.8 miE
Church
St Catherine's Argyle Church, Edinburgh
20 min walk • St. Catherine's Argyle, or St. Cath's, is a Church of Scotland church located in the Grange, Edinburgh. The Scottish churchman and poet Horatius Bonar was its first minister. In April 2008 the Rev.
~900 ftSW
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Merchiston Tower, Edinburgh
5 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.
~670 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Holy Corner?

Nearby attractions include Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Merchiston Tower, Edinburgh (5 min walk), St Peter's Church, Edinburgh (9 min walk), Gillis Centre, Edinburgh (10 min walk).

How to get to Holy Corner by public transport?

The nearest stations to Holy Corner:

Bus

Holy Corner • Lines: 23 (1 min walk)
Bruntsfield Place • Lines: 23 (4 min walk)

Train

Haymarket (22 min walk)

Tram

Haymarket • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (23 min walk)
West End • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (26 min walk)