Chambers Street, Edinburgh

Name: Chambers Street
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#183 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Chambers Street is a street in Edinburgh, Scotland, in the southern extremity of the Old Town. The street is named after William Chambers of Glenormiston, the Lord Provost of Edinburgh who was the main proponent of the Edinburgh Improvement Act which led to its creation in 1870. A narrow lane named North College Street and three residential squares built in the 18th century—Adam Square, Argyle Square and Brown Square—disappeared in the process. The street is dominated by University and museum buildings. It also hosts a variety of restaurants and venues. ()

Coordinates: 55°56'51"N, 3°11'20"W

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Southside (Newington)Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Chambers Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Giles' Cathedral, National Museum of Scotland, Thistle Chapel, Subway Cowgate.

~720 ftNW
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...
~250 ftSW
Natural history and industrial exhibits
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
2 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...
~720 ftNW
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...
~620 ftW
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.
~750 ftSW
Nightlife
Sandy Bell's, Edinburgh
4 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.
~790 ftSW
17th-century active church and arts venue
Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh
4 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'.
~710 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum
St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh
4 min walk • St Cecilia's Hall is a small concert hall and museum in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the United Kingdom. It is on the corner of Niddry Street and the Cowgate, about 168 metres south of the Royal Mile. The hall dates from 1763 and was the first purpose-built concert hall in Scotland. It is a Category A listed building.
~700 ftSE
Reportedly haunted, Theater, Concerts and shows
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
4 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.
~770 ftN
Church
Tron Kirk, Edinburgh
4 min walk • The Tron Kirk is a former principal parish church in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is a well-known landmark on the Royal Mile. It was built in the 17th century and closed as a church in 1952.
~640 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Bedlam Theatre, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Bedlam Theatre is a fully operational, 90-seat theatre housed in a former Neogothic church at the foot of George IV Bridge in central Edinburgh. It is owned by the University of Edinburgh, and notable for being the oldest student-run theatre in Britain.
~280 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh
2 min walk • Talbot Rice Gallery is the public art gallery of the University of Edinburgh, in Scotland. With a 19th-century former natural history museum and a contemporary white cube gallery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chambers Street?

Nearby attractions include National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Old College, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Cowgate, Edinburgh (2 min walk).

How to get to Chambers Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chambers Street:

Bus

Chambers Street • Lines: 41 (2 min walk)
Bristo Place • Lines: 41, 47 (3 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (8 min walk)
Haymarket (30 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (12 min walk)
St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (13 min walk)