Advocates Library, Edinburgh

Name: Advocates Library
Address: 11 Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#191 among attractions in Edinburgh

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The Advocates Library, founded in 1682, is the law library of the Faculty of Advocates, in Edinburgh. It served as the national deposit library of Scotland until 1925, at which time through an Act of Parliament the National Library of Scotland was created. All the non-legal collections were given to the National Library. Today, it alone of the Scottish libraries still holds the privilege of receiving a copy of every law book entered at Stationers' Hall. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°56'56"N, 3°11'30"W

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11 Parliament SquareOld Town (Cowgate)Edinburgh United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: St Giles' Cathedral, Gladstone's Land, Thistle Chapel, Museum on the Mound.

~250 ftNE
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...
~480 ftNW
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.
~290 ftNE
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...
~590 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum on the Mound, Edinburgh
3 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...
~260 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
Subway Cowgate, Edinburgh
2 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.
~470 ftNE
Haunted tours through now-hidden alleys
Mary King's Close, Edinburgh
3 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.
~260 ftNW
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"...
~430 ftW
Church
Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh
3 min walk • The Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh is a Category B listed building in Edinburgh, Scotland, situated on Victoria Terrace in the city's Old Town. It is the central meeting house for members of the Quakers in Edinburgh. There is also another Quaker meeting held in the Open Door cafe in Morningside in the south of the city.
~540 ftNW
Museum, Robert Louis Stevenson, Specialty museum
Writers' Museum, Edinburgh
3 min walk • The Writers’ Museum, housed in Lady Stair's House at the Lawnmarket, on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, presents the lives of three of the foremost Scottish writers: Robert Burns, Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.
~280 ftSW
Theater
Underbelly, Edinburgh
2 min walk • The Underbelly is a venue at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe off Cowgate. From 2001-2004, Underbelly was the only venue operated by Underbelly Limited. In 2005, Underbelly added the Baby Belly venue. In 2006, these venues were joined by the E4 UdderBELLY and the Cow Barn.
~440 ftN
Street
Advocates Close, Edinburgh
3 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Advocates Library?

Nearby attractions include National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh (1 min walk), The John Murray Archive, Edinburgh (1 min walk), St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Royal Mile, Edinburgh (2 min walk).

How to get to Advocates Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Advocates Library:

Bus

Victoria Street • Lines: 23, 27, 41 (1 min walk)
Chambers Street • Lines: 41 (3 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (6 min walk)
Haymarket (28 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (9 min walk)
St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (11 min walk)