Viewforth Church, Edinburgh

Name: Viewforth Church
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#219 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Viewforth Church is a notable example of the Gothic Revival style of Architecture, located in the Polwarth area of Edinburgh. Originally known as the St Peter's Free Church, and subsequently the Church of St David and St Oswald, the building is prominently located on two principal streets in the Bruntsfield and Fountainbridge neighbourhoods, at the intersection of Viewforth and Gilmore Place. ()

Coordinates: 55°56'23"N, 3°12'45"W

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PolwarthEdinburgh United Kingdom

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Viewforth Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bruntsfield Links, Warrender Swim Centre, St Mary's Cathedral, Cameo Cinema.

~1700 ftE
Sport venue, Sport
Bruntsfield Links, Edinburgh
9 min walk • Bruntsfield Links is 35 acres of open parkland in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, immediately to the south-west of the adjoining Meadows.
0.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Warrender Swim Centre, Edinburgh
18 min walk • Warrender Swim Centre – traditionally known as Warrender Baths – is a swimming pool and fitness complex in Marchmont, Edinburgh. It consists of a pool 25 yards in length, a sauna, and an assortment of fitness equipment. It is notable for its Victorian architecture with bright interior and its old-fashioned poolside changing facilities.
0.6 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh
17 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.
0.4 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema, Cafe
Cameo Cinema, Edinburgh
11 min walk • The Cameo is an Edinburgh cinema which started life as the King's Cinema on 8 January 1914 and is one of the oldest cinemas in Scotland still in use. Since becoming the Cameo in 1949, it has had a tradition of showing art house films. From 1949 onward it has been an important venue for the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
0.5 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema, Bars and clubs
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
14 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.
0.6 miNE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concerts and shows
Usher Hall, Edinburgh
16 min walk • The Usher Hall is a concert hall in Edinburgh, Scotland. It has hosted concerts and events since its construction in 1914 and can hold approximately 2,200 people in its recently restored auditorium, which is well loved by performers due to its acoustics.
0.6 miS
Nightlife, Cinema, Concerts and shows
Dominion Cinema, Edinburgh
17 min walk • The Dominion Cinema is an independent Streamline Moderne cinema located in the Morningside area of Edinburgh, Scotland. The company was incorporated by William Cameron, on 13 May 1937 when he bought the land in Newbattle Terrace.
~510 ftN
Canal
Union Canal, Edinburgh
3 min walk • The Union Canal, full name the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal, is a canal in Scotland, running from Falkirk to Edinburgh, constructed to bring minerals, especially coal, to the capital.
0.4 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
King's Theatre, Edinburgh
11 min walk • The King's Theatre is a theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland.
0.6 miSE
Church
Gillis Centre, Edinburgh
15 min walk • Gillis Centre, formerly Gillis College and founded as St Margaret's Convent and School, is a complex of buildings situated close to the city centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. The history of the site can be traced back to the 15th century.
0.4 miS
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Merchiston Tower, Edinburgh
12 min walk • Merchiston Tower, also known as Merchiston Castle, was probably built by Alexander Napier, the 2nd Laird of Merchiston around 1454. It serves as the seat for Clan Napier. It was the home of John Napier, the 8th Laird of Merchiston and the inventor of logarithms, who was born there in 1550.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Viewforth Church?

Nearby attractions include Union Canal, Edinburgh (3 min walk), Leamington Lift Bridge, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Fountainbridge, Edinburgh (5 min walk), Barclay Viewforth Church, Edinburgh (10 min walk).

How to get to Viewforth Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Viewforth Church:

Bus

Viewforth • Lines: 10, 27 (1 min walk)
Leamington Terrace • Lines: 10, 27 (4 min walk)

Train

Haymarket (12 min walk)
Edinburgh Waverley (31 min walk)

Tram

Haymarket • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (13 min walk)
West End • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (16 min walk)