Lauriston, Edinburgh

Name: Lauriston
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#414 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Lauriston is an area of central Edinburgh, Scotland, and home to a number of significant historic buildings. It lies south of Edinburgh Castle and the Grassmarket, and north of The Meadows public park. ()

Coordinates: 55°56'38"N, 3°11'58"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Greyfriars Kirkyard, The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland, National War Museum, Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum.

~1720 ftNE
Reportedly haunted, Cemetery
Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's bustling Old Town lies Greyfriars Kirkyard, a historic cemetery that is as rich in history as it is in atmosphere. Established in the late 16th century, this graveyard is renowned for its connection to the city's past and its...
~1930 ftN
Museum, Military museum
The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland, Edinburgh
10 min walk • The Museum of the Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) and the Royal Regiment of Scotland stands as a proud repository of military heritage in the heart of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Located within the venerable walls of Edinburgh Castle, this museum is dedicated to the...
~1830 ftN
Military exhibitions at Edinburgh Castle
National War Museum, Edinburgh
9 min walk • Nestled within the historic confines of Edinburgh Castle, the National War Museum stands as a poignant testament to Scotland's military history. This venerable institution, located in the heart of Scotland's capital, is dedicated to sharing the stories and preserving...
~1570 ftN
Museum, Military museum
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum, Edinburgh
8 min walk • Nestled within the historic walls of Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum stands as a testament to over 300 years of military heritage. This distinguished museum is dedicated to Scotland's only cavalry regiment, the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, which...
~1590 ftN
Natural attraction, Geologic formation, Volcano
Castle Rock, Edinburgh
8 min walk • Castle Rock, an ancient volcanic rock formation, stands as the historic heart of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This imposing crag, which erupts from the city's skyline, has been a strategic military stronghold for centuries and is now home to Edinburgh's most iconic...
~1730 ftN
Memorial, Memorial site
Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh
9 min walk • The Scottish National War Memorial stands as a solemn tribute to the fallen soldiers of Scotland, honoring those who gave their lives in conflicts from World War I onwards. Located within the imposing Edinburgh Castle, which sits atop Castle Rock overlooking the city...
~1930 ftN
Memorial
Witches' Well, Edinburgh
10 min walk • Tucked away on the Royal Mile, in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town, lies the Witches' Well, a poignant memorial to Scotland's dark past of witch trials. This somber site, located at the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, marks the very spot where hundreds of...
~1770 ftN
Small, 12th-century Romanesque chapel
St Margaret's Chapel, Edinburgh
9 min walk • Nestled within the historic ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, St Margaret's Chapel stands as the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This modest yet enchanting church dates back to the 12th century and is a revered site, dedicated to Saint Margaret of...
~1710 ftSW
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.
~1840 ftNE
Nightlife
Sandy Bell's, Edinburgh
9 min walk • Sandy Bell's is a music pub in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is known locally and internationally for its live traditional music sessions, it was frequented regularly by folklorist Hamish Henderson prior to his death in 2002, indeed there is a bust of Henderson displayed above the bar.
~1010 ftSW
Nightlife, Cinema, Cafe
Cameo Cinema, Edinburgh
5 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Lauriston?

Nearby attractions include St Michael and All Saints, Edinburgh (3 min walk), Sacred Heart, Edinburgh (3 min walk), The Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh (4 min walk), West Port, Edinburgh (5 min walk).

How to get to Lauriston by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lauriston:

Bus

Chalmers Street • Lines: 23, 27, 47 (3 min walk)
Glen Street • Lines: 23, 27, 47 (4 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (15 min walk)
West End • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (15 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (17 min walk)
Haymarket (20 min walk)