West Port, Edinburgh
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Facts and practical information
The West Port is a street in Edinburgh's Old Town, Scotland, located just south of Edinburgh Castle. It runs from Main Point down to the south west corner of the Grassmarket. Its name derives from the fact it sloped up from the town gate named the West Port, which was the only westwards exit from the city when the city walls stood, allowing passage through the Flodden Wall. The port itself was demolished in 1786. ()
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Getting there by public transportation
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- Calculate routeChalmers Street 4 min walk
- Calculate routeGlen Street 5 min walk
- Calculate routeEast Fountainbridge 5 min walk
- Calculate routeLauriston Building 5 min walk
- Calculate routePrinces Street 10 min walk
- Calculate routeWest End 13 min walk
- Calculate routeSt Andrew Square 17 min walk
- Calculate routeHaymarket 20 min walk
- Calculate routeEdinburgh Waverley 14 min walk
- Calculate routeHaymarket 19 min walk
Day trips
West Port – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens, Greyfriars Kirkyard, The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to West Port?
Nearby attractions include The Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh (3 min walk), Sacred Heart, Edinburgh (3 min walk), Flodden Wall, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum, Edinburgh (4 min walk).
How to get to West Port by public transport?
The nearest stations to West Port:
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Bus
- Chalmers Street • Lines: 23, 27, 47 (4 min walk)
- Glen Street • Lines: 23, 27, 47 (5 min walk)
Tram
- Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (10 min walk)
- West End • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (13 min walk)
Train
- Edinburgh Waverley (14 min walk)
- Haymarket (19 min walk)
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