West Coates, Edinburgh

Name: West Coates
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#401 among attractions in Edinburgh

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West Coates or Wester Coates is a residential district of central Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It is on the A8, in proximity to Haymarket railway station and Roseburn, west of the city centre, bounded by the Water of Leith on its north side. ()

Coordinates: 55°56'47"N, 3°13'35"W

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HaymarketEdinburgh United Kingdom

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West Coates – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Murrayfield Stadium, Tynecastle Park, Murrayfield Ice Rink, St Cuthbert's Church.

0.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
17 min walk • Murrayfield Stadium is a beacon of Scottish sport, situated in the heart of Edinburgh, the United Kingdom's historic capital. Renowned as the home of Scottish rugby, this iconic venue has been the stage for countless memorable moments in sport.
0.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh
15 min walk • Tynecastle Park, nestled in the historic city of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, is a renowned sport venue that stands as a testament to the country's deep-rooted passion for football. Home to Heart of Midlothian Football Club, commonly known as Hearts, this stadium has...
0.7 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Murrayfield Ice Rink, Edinburgh
19 min walk • Murrayfield Ice Rink is a beacon for ice sports enthusiasts nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Established in 1952, this venue has become a cornerstone of the local sporting community, providing a year-round haven for ice skating, ice hockey,...
0.8 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
22 min walk • St Cuthbert's Church, nestled at the foot of Edinburgh's iconic Castle Rock, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This historic church, with its origins dating back to the 7th century, is a spiritual landmark that has served the people of...
~1660 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh
8 min walk • The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is part of the National Galleries of Scotland, which are based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
0.8 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of St John the Evangelist, Edinburgh
21 min walk • The Church of St John the Evangelist is a Scottish Episcopal church in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is sited at the west end of Princes Street at its junction with Lothian Road, and is protected as a category A listed building.
0.6 miN
Cemetery, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh
15 min walk • The Dean Cemetery is a historically important Victorian cemetery north of the Dean Village, west of Edinburgh city centre, in Scotland.
0.4 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh
11 min walk • St Mary's Cathedral or the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary the Virgin is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church in the West End of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built in the late 19th century in the West End of Edinburgh's New Town.
0.8 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Georgian House, Edinburgh
21 min walk • The Georgian House is an 18th-century townhouse situated at No. 7 Charlotte Square in the heart of the historic New Town of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. It has been restored and furnished by the National Trust for Scotland, and is operated as a popular tourist attraction, with over 40,000 visitors annually.
0.8 miE
Nightlife, Cinema, Bars and clubs
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
20 min walk • The Edinburgh Filmhouse is a cinema located in Edinburgh, Scotland, which opened in 1979. It is home to the world's oldest continually running film festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival.
0.4 miN
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Modern Two, Edinburgh
10 min walk • Modern Two, formerly the Dean Gallery, in Edinburgh, is one of the two buildings housing the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, one of Scotland's national art galleries. It is operated by the National Galleries of Scotland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to West Coates?

Nearby attractions include Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh (8 min walk), Dalry, Edinburgh (10 min walk), Modern Two, Edinburgh (10 min walk), St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh (11 min walk).

How to get to West Coates by public transport?

The nearest stations to West Coates:

Bus

Wester Coates • Lines: 100, 26, 31 (3 min walk)
Magdala Crescent • Lines: 26, 31 (3 min walk)

Tram

Haymarket • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (7 min walk)
Murrayfield Stadium • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (14 min walk)

Train

Haymarket (8 min walk)