Cat Stane, Edinburgh

Name: Cat Stane
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#199 among attractions in Edinburgh

Archaeological site

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Facts and practical information

The Cat Stane, or Catstane, is an inscribed standing stone near Kirkliston, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in Scotland. It bears a fragmentary inscription dating to the fifth or sixth centuries and was part of a funerary complex consisting of the stone itself, a cairn and a series of cist burials. ()

Coordinates: 55°57'17"N, 3°21'52"W

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TurnhouseEdinburgh United Kingdom

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Cat Stane – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, Turnhouse Golf Club, Priory Church.

2.2 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh
58 min walk • The Gyle Shopping Centre, a retail haven located in the bustling city of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, stands as a modern temple of commerce. This shopping destination, often simply referred to as "The Gyle," offers a diverse range of shops and services to satisfy the...
2.5 miSW
Sport complex, Climbing
Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, Edinburgh
65 min walk • The Edinburgh International Climbing Arena is a premier climbing destination located in the vibrant city of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Known as the largest indoor climbing facility in the world, this impressive arena offers a unique experience for climbers of all...
1.3 miE
Golf, Outdoor activities
Turnhouse Golf Club, Edinburgh
33 min walk • Turnhouse Golf Club, a hidden gem nestled in the vibrant city of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, is a haven for golf enthusiasts. Celebrated for its rich history and meticulously maintained greens, this golf course is a proud testament to Scotland's storied golfing heritage.
2.8 miNW
Monastery
Priory Church, Edinburgh
72 min walk • The Priory Church of St Mary of Mount Carmel, commonly called the Priory Church or St Mary's Episcopal Church, is a congregation of the Scottish Episcopal Church located in South Queensferry, near Edinburgh, Scotland.
2.4 miNW
Historical place, Event space, Forts and castles
Dundas Castle, Edinburgh
61 min walk • Dundas Castle is a 15th-century castle, with substantial 19th-century additions by William Burn, in the Dalmeny parish of West Lothian, Scotland.
2.6 miNE
History museum, Museum, Vernacular architecture
Dalmeny House, Edinburgh
66 min walk • Dalmeny House is a Gothic revival mansion located in an estate close to Dalmeny on the Firth of Forth, to the north-west of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was designed by William Wilkins, and completed in 1817. Dalmeny House is the home of the Earl and Countess of Rosebery.
2 miSW
Nightlife
Newbridge Inn, Edinburgh
51 min walk • The Newbridge Inn is a public house in Newbridge, a suburban village to the west of Edinburgh, Scotland. The inn was founded in 1683. The present building is dated 1895 and is a category C listed building. It is located at the corner of Old Liston Road and Bridge Street, which was formerly the main route from Edinburgh to Glasgow.
1.7 miE
Park
Cammo, Edinburgh
43 min walk • Cammo is a northwestern suburb of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It is south of A90, at the edge of the city, approximately 6 miles from the city centre.
1 miS
Entertainment
Royal Highland Show, Edinburgh
27 min walk • The Royal Highland Centre, originally the Royal Highland Showground, is an exhibition centre and showground located at Ingliston in the western outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland, adjacent to Edinburgh Airport and the A8.
2.6 miE
Village, Area
Cramond, Edinburgh
67 min walk • Cramond Village is a village and suburb in the north-west of Edinburgh, Scotland, at the mouth of the River Almond where it enters the Firth of Forth. The Cramond area has evidence of Mesolithic, Bronze Age and Roman activity. In modern times, it was the birthplace of the Scottish economist John Law.
2 miSW
Archaeological site
Newbridge chariot, Edinburgh
52 min walk • The remains of an Iron Age chariot burial were found near the Bronze Age burial mound at Huly Hill, Newbridge in Scotland, 14 km west of Edinburgh city centre, in advance of development at the Edinburgh Interchange.

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How to get to Cat Stane by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cat Stane:

Bus

Airport • Lines: 100, 200, 400 (15 min walk)
Airport Hotel • Lines: 200, 400 (21 min walk)

Tram

Edinburgh Airport • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (14 min walk)
Ingliston Park & Ride • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (28 min walk)