Easter Road, Edinburgh

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Easter Road is an arterial road in north Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. The road is so called as it was known as the "Easter road to Leith". As maps of Edinburgh in the late 18th century show, it had a counterpart in "Wester Road". Until the creation of Leith Walk in the middle of the 17th century these were the two main routes from Leith to Edinburgh. Historic personages who have ridden up Easter Road have included Mary, Queen of Scots and Oliver Cromwell. ()

Coordinates: 55°57'44"N, 3°10'16"W

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LeithEdinburgh United Kingdom

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Easter Road – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of Holyroodhouse, Calton Hill, Easter Road Stadium, National Monument of Scotland.

0.7 miS
16th-century royal palace and abbey
Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
17 min walk • The Palace of Holyroodhouse, often referred to simply as Holyrood Palace, is a distinguished residence of the British monarchy and an emblem of Scottish history nestled at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. This majestic estate serves as the official residence of the...
0.6 miSW
Views, gay bars and Edinburgh Playhouse
Calton Hill, Edinburgh
17 min walk • Perched atop its namesake mound, Calton Hill is a verdant oasis in the heart of Edinburgh, offering both locals and tourists a serene park environment and an unparalleled vantage point over Scotland's capital. This historic hill, crowned with iconic monuments...
~1190 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh
6 min walk • Easter Road Stadium stands as a testament to the passion for football in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. Nestled in the Leith area, this iconic sports venue is the proud home of Hibernian Football Club, often referred to as "Hibs." Established in 1893, the...
0.7 miSW
Memorial, Monuments and statues
National Monument of Scotland, Edinburgh
18 min walk • The National Monument of Scotland stands proudly atop Calton Hill in Edinburgh, a poignant tribute to the Scottish soldiers and sailors who gave their lives during the Napoleonic Wars. This striking memorial, designed to echo the Parthenon in Athens, symbolizes...
0.6 miS
Picturesque remains of an 1128 abbey
Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh
17 min walk • Holyrood Abbey, nestled at the foot of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, stands as a poignant reminder of Scotland's monastic history. Founded in 1128 by King David I of Scotland, this former Augustinian monastery is a site steeped in centuries of history and royal tradition.
0.6 miS
Memorial
New Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh
17 min walk • New Calton Burial Ground is a burial ground in Edinburgh. It was built as an overspill and functional replacement to Old Calton Burial Ground and lies half a mile to its east on Regent Road in Edinburgh, Scotland, on the south-east slopes of Calton Hill.
0.7 miN
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
South Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh
18 min walk • South Leith Parish Church, originally the Kirk of Our Lady, St Mary, is a congregation of the Church of Scotland. It is the principal church and congregation in Leith, in Edinburgh.
0.5 miS
Archaeological site
Cat Stones of Scotland, Edinburgh
14 min walk • The Cat Stones of Scotland are natural prominent rock features or standing stones around Scotland that are often linked to battles or burials. The English term cat applied to such stones derives from the Gaelic cath. Clach a'Chait would be the Gaelic for "Stone of the Cat".
0.7 miSW
Reportedly haunted, Theater, Concerts and shows
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
17 min walk • Edinburgh Playhouse is a theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland. With 3,059 seats it is the second largest theatre in the UK after the Hammersmith Apollo. The theatre is owned by Ambassador Theatre Group.
~1700 ftNW
Museum
Rhubaba Gallery and Studios, Edinburgh
9 min walk • Rhubaba Gallery and Studios is an artist-run gallery and studios in Edinburgh, Scotland, co-founded by Edinburgh College of Art graduates Frances Stacey, Rachel Adams, Tom Nolan, Catherine Payton and Claire Davies.
0.5 miSW
Park
Regent, Edinburgh
14 min walk • The Regent, Royal and Carlton Terrace Gardens are private communal gardens in the New Town area of Edinburgh, EH7. They lie over a 4.8-hectare site on the east side of Calton Hill.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Easter Road?

Nearby attractions include Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh (6 min walk), St Andrew's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Edinburgh (6 min walk), Pilrig, Edinburgh (8 min walk), Rhubaba Gallery and Studios, Edinburgh (9 min walk).

How to get to Easter Road by public transport?

The nearest stations to Easter Road:

Bus

Iona Street • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Brunswick Road • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)

Tram

St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (26 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (33 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (27 min walk)