Wester Broom, Edinburgh

#426 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Facts and practical information

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. The Fife railway line is arguably the boundary, although some will extend it south to the Glasgow line, and to include Forresters and two schools. ()

Coordinates: 55°56'10"N, 3°17'28"W

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GyleEdinburgh United Kingdom

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Wester Broom – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh Zoo, St Joseph's RC Church, Corstorphine Hill.

0.9 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh
23 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...
1 miNE
Panda enclosure and UK's only koalas
Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
26 min walk • Edinburgh Zoo, nestled in the heart of Scotland's capital, Edinburgh, offers a unique blend of education, conservation, and recreation. Opened in 1913, this 82-acre park is home to over 1,000 rare and endangered animals, making it one of the city's most popular tourist...
0.6 miSE
Church
St Joseph's RC Church, Edinburgh
17 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.
1.1 miNE
Park
Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh
29 min walk • Corstorphine Hill is a low ridge-shaped hill rising above the western suburbs of Edinburgh, Scotland.
0.8 miS
Park
Bankhead, Edinburgh
21 min walk • 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.
1.2 miSW
Bridge
Scott Russell Aqueduct, Edinburgh
31 min walk • The Scott Russell Aqueduct is an aqueduct carrying the Union Canal over the Edinburgh City Bypass, west of Edinburgh, Scotland.
0.5 miNE
Church
Corstorphine Old Parish Church, Edinburgh
13 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.
1.7 miNW
Park
Cammo, Edinburgh
44 min walk • Cammo is a northwestern suburb of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It is south of A90, at the edge of the city, approximately 6 miles from the city centre.
0.6 miNE
Village, Neighbourhood
Corstorphine, Edinburgh
15 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.
1 miN
55°57'3"N • 3°17'29"W
Buttercup Farm Park, Edinburgh
26 min walk • Park
1.2 miS
Neighbourhood
The Calders, Edinburgh
31 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wester Broom?

Nearby attractions include Forrester, Edinburgh (10 min walk), South Gyle, Edinburgh (13 min walk), Corstorphine Old Parish Church, Edinburgh (13 min walk), Gogarloch, Edinburgh (15 min walk).

How to get to Wester Broom by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wester Broom:

Bus

Broomhall Gardens • Lines: 21 (2 min walk)
Dunsmuir Court • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)

Train

South Gyle (9 min walk)
Edinburgh Park (23 min walk)

Tram

Bankhead • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (14 min walk)
Saughton • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (17 min walk)