Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh

Name: Quaker Meeting House
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#103 among attractions in Edinburgh

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The Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh is a Category B listed building in Edinburgh, Scotland, situated on Victoria Terrace in the city's Old Town. It is the central meeting house for members of the Quakers in Edinburgh. There is also another Quaker meeting held in the Open Door cafe in Morningside in the south of the city. ()

Coordinates: 55°56'56"N, 3°11'37"W

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Old Town (Cowgate)Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Quaker Meeting House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Scottish National Gallery, St Giles' Cathedral, Gladstone's Land, Witches' Well.

~870 ftNW
Old Masters and Scottish masterpieces
Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Scotland's capital, the Scottish National Gallery stands as a proud custodian of the nation's art treasures. Located on The Mound in Edinburgh, this neoclassical building houses an impressive collection of fine art, making it a must-visit...
~650 ftE
Iconic Presbyterian place of worship
St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
4 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...
~220 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh
2 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.
~570 ftW
Memorial
Witches' Well, Edinburgh
3 min walk • Tucked away on the Royal Mile, in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town, lies the Witches' Well, a poignant memorial to Scotland's dark past of witch trials. This somber site, located at the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, marks the very spot where hundreds of...
~680 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Thistle Chapel, Edinburgh
4 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...
~520 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum on the Mound, Edinburgh
3 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...
~410 ftW
Science museum, Observation decks and towers, Museum
Camera Obscura, Edinburgh
2 min walk • Perched high on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is a unique attraction that offers visitors an enchanting experience blending history, science, and amusement. Established in the 19th century, this fascinating venue houses a delightful...
~460 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Subway Cowgate, Edinburgh
3 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.
~400 ftNE
Street
Royal Mile, Edinburgh
2 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"...
~330 ftN
Museum, Robert Louis Stevenson, Specialty museum
Writers' Museum, Edinburgh
2 min walk • The Writers’ Museum, housed in Lady Stair's House at the Lawnmarket, on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, presents the lives of three of the foremost Scottish writers: Robert Burns, Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.
~290 ftSE
Theater
Underbelly, Edinburgh
2 min walk • The Underbelly is a venue at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe off Cowgate. From 2001-2004, Underbelly was the only venue operated by Underbelly Limited. In 2005, Underbelly added the Baby Belly venue. In 2006, these venues were joined by the E4 UdderBELLY and the Cow Barn.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Quaker Meeting House?

Nearby attractions include Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Underbelly, Edinburgh (2 min walk), General Assembly Hall of the Church of Scotland, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Central Library, Edinburgh (2 min walk).

How to get to Quaker Meeting House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Quaker Meeting House:

Bus

Victoria Street • Lines: 23, 27, 41 (2 min walk)
Chambers Street • Lines: 41 (4 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (7 min walk)
Haymarket (26 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (7 min walk)
St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (11 min walk)