East Preston Street Burial Ground, Edinburgh

#193 among attractions in Edinburgh

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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. ()

Coordinates: 55°56'20"N, 3°10'33"W

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Southside (Newington)Edinburgh United Kingdom

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East Preston Street Burial Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arthur's Seat, Royal Commonwealth Pool, The Meadows, Sandy Bell's.

0.6 miNE
Peak known for hiking and sightseeing
Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh
17 min walk • Arthur's Seat, a dormant volcano, is Edinburgh's rugged high point and a cherished landmark within the city's Holyrood Park. Rising to a height of 251 meters, Arthur's Seat offers a natural escape within the city boundaries and is a favorite spot for locals...
~590 ftE
Sport venue, Sport
Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh
3 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'.
0.6 miW
Park
The Meadows, Edinburgh
16 min walk • The Meadows is a large public park in Edinburgh, Scotland, to the south of the city centre. It consists largely of open grassland crossed by tree-lined paths, but also has a children's playground, a croquet club, tennis courts and recreational sport pitches.
0.8 miNW
Nightlife
Sandy Bell's, Edinburgh
20 min walk • Sandy Bell's is a music pub in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is known locally and internationally for its live traditional music sessions, it was frequented regularly by folklorist Hamish Henderson prior to his death in 2002, indeed there is a bust of Henderson displayed above the bar.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Surgeons' Hall Museums, Edinburgh
17 min walk • Surgeons' Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland, is the headquarters of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. It houses the Surgeons' Hall Museum, and the library and archive of the RCSED. The present Surgeons' Hall was designed by William Henry Playfair and completed in 1832, and is a category A listed building.
0.6 miNW
Mosque, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Edinburgh Central Mosque, Edinburgh
15 min walk • Edinburgh Central Mosque is located on Potterrow near the University of Edinburgh central area and the National Museum of Scotland. The mosque and Islamic centre was designed by Dr. Basil Al Bayati, and took more than six years to complete at a cost of £3.5M.
~1480 ftNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
8 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.
0.5 miNW
Church, Event space
Murder of Lord Darnley, Edinburgh
13 min walk • The murder of Lord Darnley, second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, took place on 10 February 1567 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Darnley's lodgings were destroyed by gunpowder; his body and that of his servant were found nearby, apparently having been strangled rather than killed in the explosion.
0.7 miNW
Reportedly haunted, Theater, Concerts and shows
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
17 min walk • The Edinburgh Festival Theatre is a performing arts venue located on Nicolson Street in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is used primarily for performances of opera and ballet, large-scale musical events, and touring groups.
0.6 miNW
Church, Modernist architecture
St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
17 min walk • St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy is the Roman Catholic chaplaincy for the University of Edinburgh. It started in 1931, when the Dominican Order moved into the house. It is located at 23 and 24 George Square, south of the city centre, and north of The Meadows.
0.6 miNW
Memorial
Brass Founders' Pillar, Edinburgh
16 min walk • The Brass Founders' Pillar, also known as the Brassfounders Column, is a monumental column in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to East Preston Street Burial Ground?

Nearby attractions include Edinburgh Synagogue, Edinburgh (3 min walk), St Columba's Catholic Church, Edinburgh (6 min walk), The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh (8 min walk), Sciennes, Edinburgh (10 min walk).

How to get to East Preston Street Burial Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to East Preston Street Burial Ground:

Bus

East Preston Street Lane • Lines: 51 (3 min walk)
Royal Commonwealth Pool • Lines: 51 (4 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (27 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (32 min walk)
St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (32 min walk)