City Art Centre, Edinburgh

Name: City Art Centre
Address: 2 Market St, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 529 3993

#66 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Facts and practical information

The City Art Centre is part of the Museums & Galleries Edinburgh, which sits under the Culture directorate of the City of Edinburgh Council. The City Art Centre has a collection which include historic and modern Scottish painting and photography, as well as contemporary art and craft. It is an exhibition based venue with no permanent displays. ()

Coordinates: 55°57'4"N, 3°11'21"W

Address

2 Market StOld Town (Waverley Station)Edinburgh United Kingdom

Contact

+44 131 529 3993

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City Art Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Waverley Mall, Cockburn Street, St Giles' Cathedral, John Knox House.

~700 ftNW
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~850 ftE
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~660 ftS
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~340 ftW
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~650 ftNW
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Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to City Art Centre?

Nearby attractions include Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh (2 min walk), North Bridge, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Old Saint Paul's, Edinburgh (3 min walk).

How to get to City Art Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to City Art Centre:

Bus

North Bridge • Lines: 14, 29, 3, 31, 37, 49, 51, 7, 8 (2 min walk)
Waverley Steps • Lines: 1, 104, 113, 124, 29, 37, 4, X5 (4 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (2 min walk)
Haymarket (31 min walk)

Tram

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