We are located in a quiet residential street in the city centre. We are a 10 - 15 minute walk to the West End of Princes St and all major attractions are within walking distance. Our local area has the benefit of Theatre/ Cinema/Bowling Alley/Gym/ restaurants/ Pubs/ Shopping and lovely Walking areas.
Nearby Points of Interest
- Edinburgh Castle (1.5 mi)
- Historic Military Castle offering a unique experience to visitors
- Holyrood Palace (2 mi)
- Beautiful Royal Palace where The Royal Family are in Residence every July
- Museum of Scotland (1 mi)
- Fantastic Museum which chronicles Scottish History and heritage. This is a very hands on museum and perfect for children and Adults alike. Set aside at least two hours to view this marvellous Museum
- Princes St Gardens (1.5 mi)
- A wonderful place to take your picnic and just relax in the shadow of magnificent Edinburgh Castle. Don't forget your camera!
- Bruntsfield Links (0.5 mi)
- This is one of the oldest small golf courses in Scotland. Just bring your clubs and go and play during the summer months
Nearby Activities
- Union Canal (0.03 mi)
- Cycle or walk along this Historic Canal which links Edinburgh and Glasgow. See the narrow boats or in the summer hire a rowing boat and feed the swans and ducks
- GreyFriars Kirk (1.5 mi)
- Go and visit the grave of Grey Friars Bobby, the little dog who stayed on his master's grave long after he died and was cared for by Edinburgh folk
Local Events
- Union Canal festival (0.03 mi)
- This takes place in June and is great fun with home made water craft and races
- Edinburgh festival (1.5 mi)
- Come and enjoy the largest Arts Festival in the world. During the whole month of August Edinburgh is transformed into an entertainments extravganza. featuring world famous Dance /Theatre/Art/Music/Comedy. Truly an unbelievable programme
- Edinburgh Military Tattoo (1.5 mi)
- Takes place at Edinburgh Castle and gives a stunning display of Pipers/Military Parades and world famous international troupes. With Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop this is a must for visitors and has been going now for 60 years. Takes place every August.
- Hogmanay (1.5 mi)
- Bring in the New Year at the fabulous Princes St Spectacular Street Party. With world famous bands you can dance the old year out and the new one in. Winter festival begins around November 28th and lasts until Jan 3rd.
Local Amenities
- Supermarket (0.04 mi)
- Scotmid Co-Op Store iiis open until 9.30pm and stocks everything you may need
North/South
(0.5mi, 0.8km)
Please see website for Directions. Gilmore Place is directly opposite The King's Theatre ( Leven St. A702) and Upper Gilmore Place is the 3rd road on the left off Gilmore Place