Forrester, Edinburgh

#430 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Facts and practical information

Forrester is a primarily residential area of Corstorphine, Edinburgh which has its own high school and rugby club. The closest railway stations are at South Gyle and Edinburgh Park, but it is itself wedged between the two railway lines. It is not to be confused with "Forrester Road", which is on the other side of Corstorphine on the slopes of Corstophine Hill. It is named for the Forrester Family, who used to be the lairds of Corstorphine. ()

Coordinates: 55°55'56"N, 3°17'6"W

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BroomhouseEdinburgh United Kingdom

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Forrester – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh Zoo, St Joseph's RC Church, Bankhead.

1.2 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh
31 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...
1 miNE
Panda enclosure and UK's only koalas
Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
26 min walk • Edinburgh Zoo, nestled in the heart of Scotland's capital, Edinburgh, offers a unique blend of education, conservation, and recreation. Opened in 1913, this 82-acre park is home to over 1,000 rare and endangered animals, making it one of the city's most popular tourist...
~1350 ftSE
Church
St Joseph's RC Church, Edinburgh
7 min walk • St Joseph's Church, Sighthill, is a Roman Catholic church situated in Broomhouse, in the west of Edinburgh, Scotland. The parish boundary extends to Broomhouse, Parkhead, Saughton, Sighthill, Gorgie and further.
0.7 miSW
Park
Bankhead, Edinburgh
18 min walk • Bankhead is a non-residential area of western Edinburgh, Scotland. It borders the Edinburgh City Bypass and Hermiston Gait to the west, the Calders neighbourhood to the south – accessed via a pedestrian underpass, Sighthill to the east, and South Gyle/Edinburgh Park to the north.
1.1 miSW
Bridge
Scott Russell Aqueduct, Edinburgh
29 min walk • The Scott Russell Aqueduct is an aqueduct carrying the Union Canal over the Edinburgh City Bypass, west of Edinburgh, Scotland.
0.6 miN
Church
Corstorphine Old Parish Church, Edinburgh
17 min walk • Corstorphine Old Parish Church, formerly St. John's Collegiate Church, is at the old centre of Corstorphine, a village incorporated to the west area of Edinburgh.
0.6 miNE
Village, Neighbourhood
Corstorphine, Edinburgh
17 min walk • Corstorphine is a village and parish to the west of Edinburgh, now considered a suburb of that city and formally incorporated into it in 1920.
1 miSW
Neighbourhood
The Calders, Edinburgh
25 min walk • The Calders is a residential neighbourhood in Edinburgh, Scotland – not to be confused with the Calders of West Lothian aka West Calder, Mid Calder and East Calder, three separate villages.
1.3 miNW
Neighbourhood
Maybury, Edinburgh
32 min walk • Maybury is an area on the western edge of Edinburgh, Scotland, near South Gyle and Ingliston, named after the road, which is itself named after the civil engineer Sir Henry Maybury. In 2021, residents have been undertaking community clean ups to clear the foot paths along the road.
~1980 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Wester Broom, Edinburgh
10 min walk • Wester Broom is a district of Edinburgh, Scotland. It borders Broomhouse/Forrester, Corstorphine and South Gyle. It is sometimes considered to be part of one of the latter two. It is mainly residential, with a few small shops and a large Tesco nearby.
0.9 miW
Neighbourhood
Gogarloch, Edinburgh
23 min walk • Gogarloch is a residential area within South Gyle, Edinburgh, Scotland. It lies near South Gyle railway station and South Gyle Broadway, 4 ¹⁄₂ miles west of the city centre. Corstorphine and Wester Broom are nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Forrester?

Nearby attractions include St Joseph's RC Church, Edinburgh (7 min walk), Wester Broom, Edinburgh (10 min walk), Broomhouse, Edinburgh (11 min walk), Corstorphine, Edinburgh (17 min walk).

How to get to Forrester by public transport?

The nearest stations to Forrester:

Bus

Forester Park Avenue • Lines: 21 (4 min walk)
Broomhouse Drive • Lines: 21 (7 min walk)

Tram

Saughton • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (10 min walk)
Bankhead • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (11 min walk)

Train

South Gyle (17 min walk)
Edinburgh Park (24 min walk)