Bankhead, Edinburgh

Name: Bankhead
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#185 among attractions in Edinburgh

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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. It is mostly occupied by a large industrial park. Amongst the companies here, Royal Mail and Burtons Biscuits have a large presence. Ethicon also had a plant here, but it has closed, and will reportedly be replaced by a sports facilities. Edinburgh College, the former Stevenson College and the Sighthill campus of Napier University are just to the west. ()

Elevation: 203 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°55'30"N, 3°17'52"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Gyle Shopping Centre, St Joseph's RC Church, Scott Russell Aqueduct, Corstorphine Old Parish Church.

1.1 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh
29 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...
0.7 miNE
Church
St Joseph's RC Church, Edinburgh
19 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.
0.4 miSW
Bridge
Scott Russell Aqueduct, Edinburgh
11 min walk • The Scott Russell Aqueduct is an aqueduct carrying the Union Canal over the Edinburgh City Bypass, west of Edinburgh, Scotland.
1.3 miNE
Church
Corstorphine Old Parish Church, Edinburgh
33 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.
1.3 miNE
Village, Neighbourhood
Corstorphine, Edinburgh
34 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.
0.4 miS
Neighbourhood
The Calders, Edinburgh
11 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.
1.3 miSE
Neighbourhood
Clovenstone, Edinburgh
34 min walk • Clovenstone is a neighbourhood in southwestern Edinburgh, Scotland. It is adjacent to Wester Hailes and the A720 road.
0.8 miN
Neighbourhood
Wester Broom, Edinburgh
21 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 miN
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.
0.7 miNE
Neighbourhood
Forrester, Edinburgh
18 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bankhead?

Nearby attractions include Sighthill, Edinburgh (10 min walk), The Calders, Edinburgh (11 min walk), Scott Russell Aqueduct, Edinburgh (11 min walk), Forrester, Edinburgh (18 min walk).

How to get to Bankhead by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bankhead:

Bus

Bankhead Medway • Lines: 400 (6 min walk)
Edinburgh College • Lines: 300, 400 (8 min walk)

Tram

Bankhead • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (8 min walk)
Edinburgh Park Central • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (20 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Park (11 min walk)
South Gyle (21 min walk)