White Horse Close, Edinburgh

Name: White Horse Close
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#157 among attractions in Edinburgh

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White Horse Close, or "Whitehorse Close", is an enclosed courtyard off the Canongate at the foot of the Royal Mile at the eastern end of the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was formerly known as "Ord's Close", after Laurence Ord, the putative builder of the 17th-century inn at its northern end. Because of several conversions to its buildings in the past, the close has been described as "so blatantly fake that it can be acquitted of any intention to deceive". Professor Charles McKean has characterised it as "heritage rather than history". ()

Coordinates: 55°57'2"N, 3°11'13"W

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Old Town (Waverley Station)Edinburgh United Kingdom

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White Horse Close – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cockburn Street, St Giles' Cathedral, John Knox House, Thistle Chapel.

~460 ftW
Shopping, Shopping district
Cockburn Street, Edinburgh
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, Cockburn Street is a vibrant and picturesque shopping district that offers a unique blend of historical charm and contemporary retail experience. This winding, cobbled street, which slopes steeply down from the Royal Mile...
~890 ftSW
Iconic Presbyterian place of worship
St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
5 min walk • St Giles' Cathedral, often referred to as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, stands as a venerable beacon of Scotland's ecclesiastical history, nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. This majestic church, with its distinctive crown steeple piercing the skyline, is not...
~370 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
John Knox House, Edinburgh
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile, the John Knox House is a remarkable museum that offers a glimpse into the turbulent times of the 16th century Scotland. This beautifully preserved medieval building is reputed to have been the home of the...
~850 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Thistle Chapel, Edinburgh
5 min walk • Nestled within the historic walls of St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Thistle Chapel stands as a stunning example of Gothic architecture and Scottish tradition. This intimate chapel, an addition to the cathedral completed in 1911, is the spiritual home of The Most...
~490 ftW
Museum, Art museum
City Art Centre, Edinburgh
3 min walk • The City Art Centre is part of the Museums & Galleries Edinburgh, which sits under the Culture directorate of the City of Edinburgh Council.
~830 ftW
Game and entertainment center, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh
4 min walk • The Edinburgh Dungeon is an underground tourist attraction in Edinburgh's city centre, on East Market Street, which uses live actor shows and interactive rides to show various historical events from Scottish history in a scary fun style, with audience interaction and special effects, theatrical sets and performance.
~590 ftNW
Bridge
North Bridge, Edinburgh
3 min walk • North Bridge is a road bridge and street in Edinburgh linking the High Street with Princes Street, and the Old Town with the New Town. The current bridge was built between 1894 and 1897. A previous North Bridge, built between 1763 and 1772, stood until 1896.
~600 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh
3 min walk • St Cecilia's Hall is a small concert hall and museum in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the United Kingdom. It is on the corner of Niddry Street and the Cowgate, about 168 metres south of the Royal Mile. The hall dates from 1763 and was the first purpose-built concert hall in Scotland. It is a Category A listed building.
~760 ftW
Haunted tours through now-hidden alleys
Mary King's Close, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Mary King's Close is a historic close located under buildings on the Royal Mile, in the historic Old Town area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It took its name from one Mary King, a merchant burgess who resided on the Close in the 17th century.
~310 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh
2 min walk • The Museum of Childhood is a museum which houses a collection of children's toys and playthings, situated on the Royal Mile, in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was the first museum in the world to specialise in the history of childhood.
~1040 ftN
Memorial, Concerts and shows
Political Martyrs' Monument, Edinburgh
6 min walk • The Political Martyrs Monument, located in the Old Calton Burial Ground on Calton Hill, Edinburgh, commemorates five political reformists from the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to White Horse Close?

Nearby attractions include Old Saint Paul's, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Carrubbers Christian Centre, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh (2 min walk), John Knox House, Edinburgh (2 min walk).

How to get to White Horse Close by public transport?

The nearest stations to White Horse Close:

Bus

North Bridge • Lines: 14, 29, 3, 31, 37, 49, 51, 7, 8 (3 min walk)
South Bridge • Lines: 29, 3, 31, 37, 49, 51 (4 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (5 min walk)

Tram

St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (9 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (11 min walk)