Great Junction Street, Edinburgh

Name: Great Junction Street
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#253 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Great Junction Street is a street in Leith, on the northern outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland. It runs southeast to northwest following approximately the southwestmost line of the old town walls around Leith. ()

Coordinates: 55°58'30"N, 3°10'43"W

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Leith (Bonnington)Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Great Junction Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ocean Terminal, Easter Road Stadium, HMY Britannia, South Leith Parish Church.

0.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Leith, Edinburgh's vibrant waterfront district, Ocean Terminal stands as a modern shopping and leisure hub. This expansive shopping centre, which opened its doors in 2001, offers a unique retail experience against the backdrop of the city's...
1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh
27 min walk • Easter Road Stadium stands as a testament to the passion for football in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. Nestled in the Leith area, this iconic sports venue is the proud home of Hibernian Football Club, often referred to as "Hibs." Established in 1893, the...
0.5 miN
Royal family's former personal vessel
HMY Britannia, Edinburgh
13 min walk • HMY Britannia, a former royal yacht of the British monarch, is now a cherished attraction docked in the historic city of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Launched on April 16, 1953, and commissioned into service for Queen Elizabeth II in January 1954, this majestic vessel...
~1980 ftSE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
South Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh
10 min walk • South Leith Parish Church, originally the Kirk of Our Lady, St Mary, is a congregation of the Church of Scotland. It is the principal church and congregation in Leith, in Edinburgh.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Art gallery
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, Edinburgh
14 min walk • Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is a facility in Edinburgh, Scotland providing artists with studios, exhibition space and workshops.
0.9 miSW
Cemetery
Warriston Cemetery, Edinburgh
23 min walk • Warriston Cemetery is a cemetery in Edinburgh. It lies in Warriston, one of the northern suburbs of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built by the then newly-formed Edinburgh Cemetery Company, and occupies around 14 acres of land on a slightly sloping site.
0.4 miNE
Bridge
Victoria Swing Bridge, Edinburgh
11 min walk • The Victoria Swing Bridge is a swing bridge in Leith, Edinburgh.
0.7 miS
Museum
Rhubaba Gallery and Studios, Edinburgh
18 min walk • Rhubaba Gallery and Studios is an artist-run gallery and studios in Edinburgh, Scotland, co-founded by Edinburgh College of Art graduates Frances Stacey, Rachel Adams, Tom Nolan, Catherine Payton and Claire Davies.
~960 ftW
Church
North Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh
5 min walk • North Leith Parish Church is a congregation of the Church of Scotland, within the Presbytery of Edinburgh. It is serves part of Leith, formerly an independent burgh and since 1920 a part of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland.
0.6 miSE
Park
Leith Links, Edinburgh
16 min walk • Leith Links is the principal open space within Leith, the docks district of Edinburgh, Scotland. This public park is divided by a road into two main areas, a western section and an eastern section, both being largely flat expanses of grass bordered by mature trees.
0.6 miSW
Cemetery
Rosebank Cemetery, Edinburgh
15 min walk • Rosebank Cemetery is a 19th-century cemetery in Edinburgh. It is located at the junction of Pilrig Street and Broughton Road in the Pilrig area, close to the historical boundary of Leith. The cemetery is protected as a category C listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Great Junction Street?

Nearby attractions include Leith Hospital, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Leith Library, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Leith Theatre, Edinburgh (3 min walk), North Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh (5 min walk).

How to get to Great Junction Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Great Junction Street:

Bus

Mill Lane • Lines: 10, 21 (1 min walk)
Leith Theatre • Lines: 21 (3 min walk)