Advocates Close, Edinburgh

Name: Advocates Close
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#145 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Facts and practical information

Advocates Close is a narrow and steep alley in Edinburgh of medieval origin, redeveloped in the early 21st century. With a multiplicity of steps it is not accessible to disabled persons. ()

Coordinates: 55°57'0"N, 3°11'29"W

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Old Town (Waverley Station)Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Advocates Close – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cockburn Street, St Giles' Cathedral, Gladstone's Land, Thistle Chapel.

~490 ftNE
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...
~330 ftSE
Iconic Presbyterian place of worship
St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
2 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...
~530 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh
3 min walk • Stepping into Gladstone's Land is like traveling back in time through the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. This historic tenement, managed by the National Trust for Scotland, offers a vivid glimpse into 17th-century city life.
~330 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Thistle Chapel, Edinburgh
2 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...
~380 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum on the Mound, Edinburgh
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Scotland's historic capital, the Museum on the Mound stands as a testament to Edinburgh's rich cultural tapestry. Located within the iconic headquarters of the Bank of Scotland, this unique museum takes visitors on an enlightening journey...
~700 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
Subway Cowgate, Edinburgh
4 min walk • 65 Cowgate is a multi-storey building situated on the historic Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, which is used each August as a venue complex for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest open access festival.
~560 ftNE
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.
~390 ftN
Game and entertainment center, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh
2 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.
~190 ftE
Haunted tours through now-hidden alleys
Mary King's Close, Edinburgh
1 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.
~710 ftN
Bridge
Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Waverley Bridge is a road bridge in Edinburgh linking Market Street in the Old Town with Princes Street in the New Town. The bridge forms part of the roof of Edinburgh Waverley station and marks the eastern boundary of Princes Street Gardens.
~260 ftSW
Street
Royal Mile, Edinburgh
2 min walk • The Royal Mile is a succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh in Scotland. The term was first used descriptively in W M Gilbert's Edinburgh in the Nineteenth Century, "...with its Castle and Palace and the royal mile between"...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Advocates Close?

Nearby attractions include Edinburgh City Chambers, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Heart of Midlothian, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Mary King's Close, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Royal Mile, Edinburgh (2 min walk).

How to get to Advocates Close by public transport?

The nearest stations to Advocates Close:

Bus

Victoria Street • Lines: 23, 27, 41 (3 min walk)
North Bridge • Lines: 14, 29, 3, 31, 37, 49, 51, 7, 8 (5 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (4 min walk)
Haymarket (29 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (8 min walk)
St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (9 min walk)