Greendykes, Edinburgh

Name: Greendykes
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#406 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Greendykes is a neighbourhood of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It was originally a council scheme, consisting mostly of low-rise flats but also two 15-storey tower blocks. It is sometimes considered to be part of Craigmillar; areas such as Niddrie, Niddrie Mains and Newcraighall are also situated nearby. ()

Coordinates: 55°55'43"N, 3°7'39"W

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CraigmillarEdinburgh United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Fort Kinnaird, Craigmillar Castle, Sheep Heid Inn, Duddingston Kirk.

1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh
26 min walk • Fort Kinnaird is a large outdoor retail park located off the A1 in the south-east of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is currently the second largest retail park in the UK with 75 units occupied.
0.5 miW
Imposing 14th-century castle and park
Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh
14 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 miNW
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.
1.2 miNW
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.
1.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Duddingston Loch, Edinburgh
31 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.
1 miSW
55°55'8"N • 3°8'52"W
Liberton Golf Club, Edinburgh
27 min walk • Golf
~1400 ftNW
Church
Robin Chapel, Edinburgh
7 min walk • The Robin Chapel is an ecumenical Christian place of worship in the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built in memory of Lieutenant Robin Tudsbery, who was killed in the closing days of World War II.
1.3 miSE
Village, Area
Danderhall, Edinburgh
33 min walk • Danderhall is a village in Midlothian, Scotland, just outside Edinburgh but inside the Edinburgh City Bypass.
0.5 miNW
Neighbourhood
Craigmillar, Edinburgh
13 min walk • Craigmillar, from the Gaelic Creag Maol Ard, meaning 'High Bare Rock', is an area of Edinburgh, Scotland, about 3 miles south east of the city centre, with Duddingston to the north and Newcraighall to the east.
0.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Niddrie, Edinburgh
13 min walk • Niddrie is a residential suburb in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is situated in the south-east of the city, south-west of the seaside area of Portobello, and west of Musselburgh in East Lothian near Fort Kinnaird retail park.
1.2 miSW
Neighbourhood
Moredun, Edinburgh
31 min walk • Moredun is a district in the south-east of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It is east of Liberton, while Craigour is situated just to its north.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Greendykes?

Nearby attractions include Robin Chapel, Edinburgh (7 min walk), Niddrie, Edinburgh (13 min walk), Craigmillar, Edinburgh (13 min walk), Little France, Edinburgh (14 min walk).

How to get to Greendykes by public transport?

The nearest stations to Greendykes:

Bus

Niddrie Marischal Drive • Lines: 21, 400 (4 min walk)
Greendykes Terrace • Lines: 21, 400 (4 min walk)

Train

Brunstane (36 min walk)