Drylaw, Edinburgh

Name: Drylaw
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#397 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Drylaw is an area in the north west of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, located between Blackhall and Granton. It forms the community of Drylaw–Telford. Formerly the estate of Drylaw House, built in 1718, the home of the Loch family, the area became the site of a major housing scheme in the 1950s designed to rehouse the occupants of Leith. It is on the A902 road. Its name comes from the Scots language and means "hill without a spring". ()

Coordinates: 55°57'52"N, 3°14'54"W

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Drylaw – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Dean Cemetery, St Mary's Cathedral, Modern Two.

1.2 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh
32 min walk • The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is part of the National Galleries of Scotland, which are based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
1.2 miSE
Cemetery, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh
31 min walk • The Dean Cemetery is a historically important Victorian cemetery north of the Dean Village, west of Edinburgh city centre, in Scotland.
1.7 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh
43 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.
1.3 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Modern Two, Edinburgh
33 min walk • Modern Two, formerly the Dean Gallery, in Edinburgh, is one of the two buildings housing the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, one of Scotland's national art galleries. It is operated by the National Galleries of Scotland.
1.3 miW
Picturesque castle with Edwardian decor
Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
32 min walk • Lauriston Castle is a 16th-century tower house with 19th-century extensions overlooking the Firth of Forth, in Edinburgh, Scotland. It lies on Cramond Road South, between Cramond, Davidson's Mains, and Silverknowes. The substantial grounds, Lauriston Castle Gardens, operate as a local park.
1.5 miSW
Park
Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh
38 min walk • Corstorphine Hill is a low ridge-shaped hill rising above the western suburbs of Edinburgh, Scotland.
0.9 miSW
Reportedly haunted, Forts and castles
Craigcrook Castle, Edinburgh
24 min walk • Craigcrook Castle is a well-preserved 6,701 square feet castle giving its name to the Craigcrook district of Edinburgh, about 3 miles west of the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. The castle is primarily of the 17th century, though with later additions.
0.8 miE
Universities and schools, Gothic Revival architecture, Beach and pool clubs
Fettes College, Edinburgh
21 min walk • Fettes College is a co-educational independent boarding and day school in Edinburgh, Scotland, with over two-thirds of its pupils in residence on campus. The school was originally a boarding school for boys only and became co-ed in 1983.
1.4 miNE
Harbor
Granton, Edinburgh
35 min walk • Granton is a district in the north of Edinburgh, Scotland. Granton forms part of Edinburgh's waterfront along the Firth of Forth and is, historically, an industrial area having a large harbour.
0.7 miSE
Neighbourhood
Craigleith, Edinburgh
18 min walk • Craigleith is an area of west Edinburgh, Scotland. Its name comes from various forms of Craig of Inverleith, or rock or hill of Inverleith. The area lies between Ravelston Dykes, to Crewe Toll and the Ferry Road, and Comely Bank on the east. Queensferry Road and Craigleith Road both pass through here.
1.3 miNW
Neighbourhood
Silverknowes, Edinburgh
33 min walk • Silverknowes is a district of Edinburgh, Scotland. Silverknowes lies to the northwest of the city. The district contains over 2000 homes, ranging in size from bungalow to semi-detached housing, much of it built during the mid-twentieth century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Drylaw?

Nearby attractions include Muirhouse, Edinburgh (15 min walk), Blackhall, Edinburgh (16 min walk), Craigleith, Edinburgh (18 min walk), Pilton, Edinburgh (19 min walk).

How to get to Drylaw by public transport?

The nearest stations to Drylaw:

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Drylaw Police Station • Lines: 21, 27, 29, 37 (6 min walk)
Groathill Road North • Lines: 21, 29 (6 min walk)