Drumbrae, Edinburgh

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Drumbrae or Drum Brae is the name of a suburb of west Edinburgh, Scotland generally considered to be part of the neighbouring larger areas of Corstorphine and Clermiston. This is a commuter settlement as many people who live in the area travel to the centre of town to attend work. ()

Coordinates: 55°57'18"N, 3°17'29"W

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DrumbraeEdinburgh United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh Zoo, Lauriston Castle, Corstorphine Hill.

1.4 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh
37 min walk • The Gyle Shopping Centre, a retail haven located in the bustling city of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, stands as a modern temple of commerce. This shopping destination, often simply referred to as "The Gyle," offers a diverse range of shops and services to satisfy the...
1.2 miSE
Panda enclosure and UK's only koalas
Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
31 min walk • Edinburgh Zoo, nestled in the heart of Scotland's capital, Edinburgh, offers a unique blend of education, conservation, and recreation. Opened in 1913, this 82-acre park is home to over 1,000 rare and endangered animals, making it one of the city's most popular tourist...
1.2 miNE
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.
0.6 miSE
Park
Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh
17 min walk • Corstorphine Hill is a low ridge-shaped hill rising above the western suburbs of Edinburgh, Scotland.
1 miE
Reportedly haunted, Forts and castles
Craigcrook Castle, Edinburgh
26 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.
1 miS
Church
Corstorphine Old Parish Church, Edinburgh
26 min walk • Corstorphine Old Parish Church, formerly St. John's Collegiate Church, is at the old centre of Corstorphine, a village incorporated to the west area of Edinburgh.
1.2 miW
Park
Cammo, Edinburgh
30 min walk • Cammo is a northwestern suburb of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It is south of A90, at the edge of the city, approximately 6 miles from the city centre.
1.1 miSE
Village, Neighbourhood
Corstorphine, Edinburgh
29 min walk • Corstorphine is a village and parish to the west of Edinburgh, now considered a suburb of that city and formally incorporated into it in 1920.
~1480 ftS
55°57'3"N • 3°17'29"W
Buttercup Farm Park, Edinburgh
8 min walk • Park
0.9 miNW
Village, Area
Cramond, Edinburgh
23 min walk • Cramond Village is a village and suburb in the north-west of Edinburgh, Scotland, at the mouth of the River Almond where it enters the Firth of Forth. The Cramond area has evidence of Mesolithic, Bronze Age and Roman activity. In modern times, it was the birthplace of the Scottish economist John Law.
0.6 miNE
Museum
Barnton Quarry, Edinburgh
16 min walk • Barnton Quarry is a disused stone quarry in Corstorphine Hill, Clermiston, Edinburgh, Scotland. The site was later used as a military command centre, and is now being converted into a museum.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Drumbrae?

Nearby attractions include Buttercup Farm Park, Edinburgh (8 min walk), Clermiston, Edinburgh (8 min walk), Barnton Quarry, Edinburgh (16 min walk), East Craigs, Edinburgh (17 min walk).

How to get to Drumbrae by public transport?

The nearest stations to Drumbrae:

Bus

Drum Brae Drive • Lines: 1, 200, 21, 26 (3 min walk)
Hoseason Gardens • Lines: 1, 200, 21, 26 (4 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Gateway (38 min walk)

Tram

Edinburgh Gateway • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (40 min walk)
Gyle Centre • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (40 min walk)