Inch House, Edinburgh

Name: Inch House
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#340 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Inch House, a former country house situated within Inch Park in Edinburgh, Scotland is a category A listed building. The oldest part, a Scottish vernacular L-plan tower house, dates from the early 17th century. From 1660 it was owned by the Gilmour family, who arranged for additions and extensions to the house in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was sold to the then Edinburgh Corporation in 1945. Since then it has been used as a primary school and more recently as a community centre. ()

Coordinates: 55°55'30"N, 3°9'32"W

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Inch House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Observatory, Royal Commonwealth Pool, Craigmillar Castle, Sheep Heid Inn.

1.1 miW
Tours of Victorian astronomical facility
Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
29 min walk • The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is an astronomical institution located on Blackford Hill in Edinburgh. The site is owned by the Science and Technology Facilities Council.
1.1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh
29 min walk • The Royal Commonwealth Pool is a category-A-listed building in Edinburgh that houses one of Scotland's main swimming pools. It is usually referred to simply as the Commonwealth Pool and known colloquially as the 'Commie'.
0.7 miE
Imposing 14th-century castle and park
Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh
19 min walk • Craigmillar Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is three miles south-east of the city centre, on a low hill to the south of the modern suburb of Craigmillar.
1.2 miN
Nightlife
Sheep Heid Inn, Edinburgh
32 min walk • The Sheep Heid Inn is a public house in Duddingston, Edinburgh, Scotland. There has reputedly been an inn on this site since 1360, although the core of the current building appears to date from the 18th century with later additions and alterations.
1.4 miNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
37 min walk • The Queen's Hall is a 900-capacity music venue, situated on Clerk Street in Edinburgh, Scotland. Originally built in 1823 as Hope Park Chapel, it was converted to its current role in 1979 and was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 6 July 1979.
1.2 miN
Church
Duddingston Kirk, Edinburgh
31 min walk • Duddingston Kirk is a Parish Church in the Church of Scotland, located adjacent to Holyrood Park in Duddingston Village, on the east side of the City of Edinburgh. Regular services are held at the kirk, conducted by the minister, Rev Dr James A. P. Jack.
1 miW
Church
Reid Memorial Church, Edinburgh
26 min walk • The Reid Memorial Church is a church in Edinburgh. It is a congregation of the Church of Scotland and is located in the Blackford area on the south side of the city.
1.2 miSW
55°54'44"N • 3°10'46"W
Braid Hills Golf Centre, Edinburgh
31 min walk • Golf
0.9 miNW
Church
Mayfield Salisbury Church, Edinburgh
23 min walk • Mayfield Salisbury Church is a member of the Church of Scotland, part of the worldwide family of the Christian Church. It is situated approximately 1.5 miles south of Edinburgh city centre at the junction of Mayfield Road and West Mayfield.
1.2 miNW
Cemetery
East Preston Street Burial Ground, Edinburgh
30 min walk • East Preston Street Burial Ground is a burial ground in south Edinburgh holding graves from the 19th and 20th century. The graveyard is in the care of the City of Edinburgh Council. It stands at the junction of East Preston Street and Dalkeith Road. The property is a listed building.
1.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Duddingston Loch, Edinburgh
28 min walk • Duddingston Loch is a lake, or freshwater loch, in Edinburgh where it is the last remaining natural loch within the city. It is situated to the south of Holyrood Park and lies southwest of the village of Duddingston.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Inch House?

Nearby attractions include Inch, Edinburgh (7 min walk), Newington Cemetery, Edinburgh (13 min walk), Kings Buildings House, Edinburgh (16 min walk), Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh (19 min walk).

How to get to Inch House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Inch House:

Bus

Bridgend Cottages • Lines: 49, 51 (6 min walk)
Craigmillar Cemetery • Lines: 49, 51 (6 min walk)