The Meadows, Edinburgh

Name: The Meadows
Address: Mellville Dr, Edinburgh, EH9 9EX, United Kingdom

#69 among attractions in Edinburgh

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

The Meadows is a large public park in Edinburgh, Scotland, to the south of the city centre. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 253 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°56'28"N, 3°11'28"W

Address

Mellville DrSouthside (The Meadows)Edinburgh EH9 9EX United Kingdom

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Day trips

The Meadows – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Greyfriars Kirkyard, National Museum of Scotland, Subway Cowgate, Sandy Bell's.

0.4 miN
Reportedly haunted, Cemetery
Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's bustling Old Town lies Greyfriars Kirkyard, a historic cemetery that is as rich in history as it is in atmosphere. Established in the late 16th century, this graveyard is renowned for its connection to the city's past and its...
0.4 miN
Natural history and industrial exhibits
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's historic landscape, the National Museum of Scotland stands as a beacon of culture and knowledge. This impressive institution is a must-visit for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Scotland's past, its contributions to the...
0.5 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Subway Cowgate, Edinburgh
13 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.
~1780 ftN
Nightlife
Sandy Bell's, Edinburgh
9 min walk • Sandy Bell's is a music pub in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is known locally and internationally for its live traditional music sessions, it was frequented regularly by folklorist Hamish Henderson prior to his death in 2002, indeed there is a bust of Henderson displayed above the bar.
~1750 ftNE
Mosque, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Edinburgh Central Mosque, Edinburgh
9 min walk • Edinburgh Central Mosque is located on Potterrow near the University of Edinburgh central area and the National Museum of Scotland. The mosque and Islamic centre was designed by Dr. Basil Al Bayati, and took more than six years to complete at a cost of £3.5M.
~1980 ftN
17th-century active church and arts venue
Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh
10 min walk • Greyfriars Kirk is a parish church of the Church of Scotland, located in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is surrounded by Greyfriars Kirkyard. Greyfriars traces its origin to the south-west parish of Edinburgh, founded in 1598. Initially, this congregation met in the western portion of St Giles'.
~1890 ftE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
10 min walk • The Queen's Hall is a 900-capacity music venue, situated on Clerk Street in Edinburgh, Scotland. Originally built in 1823 as Hope Park Chapel, it was converted to its current role in 1979 and was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 6 July 1979.
0.4 miNW
City wall, Historical place
Flodden Wall, Edinburgh
11 min walk • There have been several town walls around Edinburgh, Scotland, since the 12th century. Some form of wall probably existed from the foundation of the royal burgh in around 1125, though the first building is recorded in the mid-15th century, when the King's Wall was constructed.
0.4 miNE
Reportedly haunted, Theater, Concerts and shows
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
11 min walk • The Edinburgh Festival Theatre is a performing arts venue located on Nicolson Street in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is used primarily for performances of opera and ballet, large-scale musical events, and touring groups.
0.5 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
King's Theatre, Edinburgh
12 min walk • The King's Theatre is a theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland.
~770 ftN
Church, Modernist architecture
St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
4 min walk • St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy is the Roman Catholic chaplaincy for the University of Edinburgh. It started in 1931, when the Dominican Order moved into the house. It is located at 23 and 24 George Square, south of the city centre, and north of The Meadows.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Meadows?

Nearby attractions include Edinburgh University Library, Edinburgh (4 min walk), St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy, Edinburgh (4 min walk), George Square, Edinburgh (5 min walk), George Square Theatre, Edinburgh (5 min walk).

How to get to The Meadows by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Meadows:

Bus

Sylvan Place • Lines: 41 (3 min walk)
Roseneath Street • Lines: 41 (6 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (19 min walk)
Haymarket (29 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (20 min walk)
St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (24 min walk)