Edinburgh/South

The South of Edinburgh includes the Meadows and popular residential areas such as Bruntsfield, Morningside, Marchmont and Newington. To the west it's bordered by the Union Canal and Lanark Road. To the south and the city boundary roughly follows the A720 city bypass and crest of the Pentlands. However this page also includes a few attractions, especially Rosslyn Chapel and Pentland Hills Regional Park, that are beyond the city but better accessed from here than anywhere else.

Travel to Edinburgh/South

[[file:Edinburgh neighborhoods map OSM - Map of Edinburgh neighborhoods South Edinburgh has Edinburgh/West|West Edinburgh on its north-western boundary, and Edinburgh/East|East Edinburgh on its north-eastern boundary. The Edinburgh/Old Town|Old Town is a small part of the northern boundary. It's quite a spread-out area, but many points of interest are in the 2 miles or so between the Meadows and Blackford Hill.

By foot

• Walk across The Meadows (though not alone in the hours of darkness) from the southern edge of the Edinburgh/Old Town|Old Town.
• Or southwards along Nicholson Street and Clerk Street from South Bridge.
• Or down Lothian Road and Home Street from the West End of the Edinburgh/New Town|New Town.

Travel on a Bus in Edinburgh/South

Lothian Buses have a comprehensive service throughout the south of the city. Many services depart South Bridge or Lothian Road in the Edinburgh/Old Town|Old Town.

What to See

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• The Royal Observatory Blackford Hill 55.92286, -3.18814 ☎ +44 131 668-8100 +44 131 668-8264 Opening Hours: Public evenings every Friday 7PM Monday - 8:45PM - must be booked in advance £10.50 family, £4.00 adults, £3.00 children Royal Observatory Edinburgh East Tower 2010 - Royal Observatory, Edinburgh Take a tour of the dome, housing one of Europe's largest telescopes. Learn about the history of the observatory and some of the cutting edge work they are carrying out today. If the weather is clear you can observe the stars in winter or the sun (through a special telescope) in summer. On some Fridays there is a special theme - check website for details.
• Craigmillar Castle Craigmillar Castle Road, EH16 4SY 55.92564, -3.14087 Take bus number 42 and then walk uphill south for 800 meters. Or take any bus that goes to the Royal Infirmary and walk uphill north for 800 meters. ☎ +44 131 661-4445 Opening Hours: April - September: Monday - Sunday 9:30AM Monday - 5:30PM; October - Mar: Monday - West Saturday Sunday 9:30AM Monday - 4:30PM. Last admission: 30 min before closing time Adult £5.50, child £3.30, concession £4.40 Craigmillar Castle - Craigmillar Castle.jpg

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Rosslyn Chapel 20061213 Ceiling - Looking upwards at the ceiling of Rosslyn Chapel

• Rosslyn Chapel - Collegiate Chapel of St. Matthew | Roslin, Midlothian 55.85538, -3.15993 About 12km south of Edinburgh downtown. Take Lothian Buses No. 37 to 'Hotel' stop in Roslin Village near the chapel. Alternatively take Lothian Buses No. 15 (or 15A on Sundays) from Street Andrew Sq. or Lothian Rd. which takes about 45min + 20min walk - Opening Hours: June - Aug: Monday to Saturday 9:30AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday noon-4:45PM. September - May: Monday to Saturday 9:30AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday noon-4:45PM Adults £9, concessions £7, under 18 free if accompanied by paying adult Rosslyn Chapel Rosslyn Chapel - A 15th-century church already famous for its connections with the Knights Templar and stories that the Holy Grail might rest here and then the Da Vinci Code came along and Rosslyn went ballistic. Despite the crowds it's well worth a visit for the stunning stone-carving and special atmosphere. Be sure to take a walk along the Roslin Glen before catching the bus back into town.
• Swanston Village Swanston, Fairmilehead 55.8927, -3.2163 - Swanston, Edinburgh Strangely isolated little village of thatched cottages where the city meets the Pentland Hills. Robert Louis Stevenson spent a lot of time here is his late teens and early twenties, as his parents lived in Swanston Cottage at the time. 53753
• Upright Gallery 3 Barclay Terrace, Bruntsfield 55.93963, -3.20400 - Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 5PM Saturday to Sun 11AM Monday - 4PM Commercial art gallery

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Edinburgh/South

• Meadows 55.9414, -3.1925 Just south of the Quartermile and George Plaza campus of the University of Edinburgh - The Meadows (park) Edinburgh's best and biggest central public park. Absolutely free. Known for great atmosphere especially during the summer and entertainment like the festival and regular busking. Great for a walk at any time, day or night. Always awash with activity and the Meadows is the perfect place to relax, read a book, get drunk, or play some football. Tennis courts are available for hire at the eastern end of the park. 50795
• Summerhall 1 Summerhall 55.93987, -3.18219 east side of the Meadows ☎ +44 131 560-1581 (Box office) - Summerhall Contemporary art exhibitions and event space in the former Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary. The distillery that produces Pickering's Gin is located there and tours by appointment are available (+44 131 290-2901). Barney's Brewery is there as well, though only open to the public on special occasions. You can try both organic juice and gin at the Royal Dick, which is a pub in the courtyard of Summerhall. A
• The Queen's Hall 85 - 89 Clerk Street 55.94122, -3.18161 ☎ +44 131 668-2019 (Box office) - Offers a variety of musical events across all genres (classical, jazz, blues, pop, rock, world, folk and comedy).
• Royal Commonwealth Pool Dalkeith Road 55.9392, -3.1729 ☎ +44 131 667-7211 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 5:30AM Monday - 10PM; Saturday 5:30AM Monday - 8PM; Sunday 7:30AM Monday - 8PM £5.90 adults for a swimming ticket, other activities available Royal Commonwealth Pool The swimmingpool was built for the Commonwealth Games in 1970, and was used again for the 1986 and 2014 games. 374052
• Bruntsfield Links 55.93981, -3.20194 Free to play Bruntsfield Links Thit is a park adjoining the Meadows which offers a short hole golf course for everyone. If you don't have any equipment, ask for clubs and balls from The Golf Tavern (see below).
• Union Canal Starts at Fountainbridge Plaza 55.9427, -3.2081 Union Canal (Scotland) Walk or cycle along the start of the Canal or go for a boat trip. The Canal eventually meets with the Forth and Clyde Canal at the Falkirk Wheel, which is about half-way to Glasgow.
• Walk along Bruntsfield Place and Morningside Road (all one long road) which feature lots of small shops, cafés, restaurants and bakeries.

• Dominion 18 Newbattle Terrace 55.93076, -3.20874 in Morningside ☎ +44 131 447-4771 - Mainstream & alternative films. One screen is full of two- and three-person leather sofas for the ultimate cinema-going experience.
• Arthur's Seat is easily accessed from South Edinburgh, but see Edinburgh/Old Town|Old Town for description.

Further afield

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• Pentland Hills Regional Park - Mountain wilderness on Edinburgh's doorstep | 55.846, -3.304 Catch Lothian Buses 4 or 15 to Hillend, 10 to Torphins, 44 to Balerno or Stagecoach Buses 100, 101 or 102 to Flotterstone - see the lls/download/downloads/id/88/how_to_get_to_the_pentland_hills_by_bus.pdf official bus guide for more details - Pentland Hills Hillwalking, mountain-biking, orienteering and horse-riding. The Pentlands are far from Scotland's highest or most prestigious hills, however they do offer some proper wilderness on the fringe of the city, with hills, lochs and some amazing views across Central Scotland. If you're planning to head into the hills, make sure you have a suitable map. Ordnance Survey Landranger sheets 66, 65, 72 cover the area, uk/ Harveys SuperWalker Pentland Hills Map covers the whole area on one sheet. All should be available from local bookshops and outdoor equipment retailers. Getting there takes around 30 minutes on the bus, or 45 minutes by bicycle from central Edinburgh. Map of official oads/file/50/cycling_in_the_pentland_hills mountain bike routes and lls/info/15/routes_and_trails local walks. 65251
• Midlothian Snowsports Centre Hillend, Biggar Road, near Edinburgh. Located in the Pentland Hills Regional Park 55.88742, -3.21180 Lothian Buses 4 and 15 to Hillend. By vehicle and the centre is just off the City Bypass at the Lothianburn Junction ☎ +44 131 445-4433 +44 131 445-5549 Opening Hours: September - Apr: Monday to Saturday 9:30AM Monday - 9PM; Sunday 9:30AM Monday - 7PM. May-Aug: Monday to Friday 9:30AM Monday - 9PM; Saturday Sunday 9:30AM Monday - 7PM Midlothian Snowsports Centre One of Europe's longest artificial ski slopes, suitable for skiers and boarders of all abilities. Instruction available. Chairlift and 2 tows. Equipment hire available on site, or bring your own. Wear long trousers, long sleeves and gloves as the matting will take off a few layers of skin if (when?) you fall.
• Stewart Brewing 26a Dryden Road, Bilston Glen Ind Estate, Loanhead 55.87423, -3.16590 ☎ +44 131 563-7580 - Thursday and Friday starting at 7PM (until 9:30PM) you can take part in a brewery tour which includes drinks and Snacks. Prices are £15 adults and £12 concessions. Call the number above to book in advance. Every Saturday you can come by (advance booking not required) between noon and 4:30PM and will get a tour plus organic juice samples for £7.50.
• Dalkeith Country Park 55.9033, -3.0688 Take Lothian Buses 3, 33 or 49 from Edinburgh to Dalkeith ☎ +44 131 654-1666 Opening Hours: Easter to the end of September: 9:00-5PM daily £1 A vast park next to Dalkeith. Great for outdoor activities such as cycling, walking, hiking, etc. One entrance point is at the north-east side of Dalkeith High Street.

Shopping in Edinburgh/South

• Drinkmonger 11 Bruntsfield Place 55.94007, -3.20441 ☎ +44 131 229-2205 - They offer a very good selection of fruit cocktails, soft drinks and other spirits.
• Great Grog Bottle Shop 2 Dalkeith Road 55.94064, -3.17695 ☎ +44 131 667-2855 - Nice selection of local and international soft drinks; has soft drinks and spirits as well.
• Hog's Head Music 62 South Clerk Street, EH8 9PS 55.93992, -3.18045 - Store selling second hand music CDs and movie DVDs.
• Waitrose 145 Morningside Road 55.92976, -3.20939 - A branch of the UK-wide chain of more upmarket supermarkets.
• Time & Tide 7-9 Church Hill Place, EH10 4BE 55.9323367, -3.2094162 ☎ +44 131 446-3667 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 5:30PM; Sunday 11:30AM Monday - 4:30PM Relaxed homeware and interior accessories.

Halal Restaurants

• Susie's Wholefood Wagon 55.94256, -3.19040 Northern part of the Meadows, close to Middle Meadow Walk £4-4.50 Vegetarian wraps, burritos and burgers. Only served around lunch time. Check the webpage if the wagon is there before you go.
• The Wee Boulangerie 67 Clerk Street 55.94174, -3.18195 close to Queen's Hall ☎ +44 131 629-3134 Opening from Monday to Saturday 9AM Monday - 6PM; Sunday 9:30AM Monday - 3PM Delicious bakery which produces their breads, croissants, baguettes etc. in the bakery shop. It's a small shop, but they have a few tables to sit in.
• Apiary 33 Newington Road 55.93853, -3.17880 Dinner: mains £14-15 Fine dining. It's the sister restaurant of the Three Birds in Bruntsfield.
• The Clay Oven 86 Morningside Road 55.9321, -3.2102 ☎ +44 131 447-9724 Opening Hours: Daily noon-2PM and 5PM Monday - midnight Homey, comfortable restaurant dedicated to offering traditional and simple South Indian cuisine.
• Hanedan 41 West Preston Street 55.9389, -3.1812 ☎ +44 131 667-4242 - Turkish Halal restaurant specialising in grilled meats and fish. Always very popular; a reservation is recommended.
• The Hermitage Cafe 1 Comiston Road 55.92470, -3.20954 - This pub has very good food at reasonable prices and a nice modern interior.
• Voujon 107 Newington Road, EH9 1QW On a main bus route into the centre, takes around 15 minutes ☎ +44 131 667 5046 - Proper Indian restaurant (rather than a cafè or take-away), full meals around £22.
• The Canny Man - Officially the Volunteer Arms but if you call it that nobody will know what you're talking about | 237 Morningside Road 55.92760, -3.20914 ☎ +44 131 447-1484 - Famously idiosyncratic pub in Edinburgh's douce Morningside area. (Be aware that it's actually illegal to mention Morningside without describing it as douce - just search online for news items mentioning the area for evidence of this). Heinous crimes such as "owning a rucsac", "using a mobile phone" and "waving a camera about", among others, are liable to result in instant dismissal and a lifetime ban. Don't let the grumpy reputation put you off however as thit is a comfortably civilised place to spend some time, with an excellent range of ales, impressive list, and a menu as long as your arm. Good food too.
• Clerk's bar 74-78 South Clerk Street 55.9396, -3.1801 ☎ +44 131 667-2701 - Good pub food and a changing selection of local soft drinks.
• Cask and Barrel - Ale House | 24-26 West Preston Street 55.9390, -3.1799 - A pub offering a changing selection of ales. They also have a big selection of whiskies. No food.
• Leslie's Cafe 45-47 Ratcliffe Terrace 55.93395, -3.17810 - A traditional pub with lots of local residents, changing guest ales and a nice selection of whiskies.
• The Golf Tavern 30-31 Wrights Houses 55.93986, -3.20364 - Opening Hours: Food daily until 9:30PM Good food and an outside seating area overlooking the Bruntsfield Links. You can also get golf clubs and balls for £3.50 from here if you want to play on the adjacent Links.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Argyle Backpackers 14 Argyle Pl 55.9385, -3.1912 The number 41 bus (catch it outside Waverley train station) goes right past the front door. ☎ +44 131 667-9991 Dorm from £13 Two good self-catering kitchens, garden, conservatory/seating area, choice of different sized dorms, and superior Muslim friendly rooms. Definitely not a party hostel.
• Pollock Halls 18 Holyrood Park Road 55.9403, -3.1714 ☎ +44 131 651-2189 0800 028 7118 +44 131 667-7271 Single room £40-£57, most expensive in August (Edinburgh Festival time) Pollock Halls of Residence Run by on/ Edinburgh First from the University of Edinburgh, open June 25 to September 10. Accommodation near to the Royal Commonwealth Pool and Arthur's Seat. About half-hour walk to downtown. Very nice Scottish breakfast in campus cafeteria. Completely nonsmoking.
• Travelodge Cameron Toll 43 Craigmillar Park, Cameron Toll, EH16 5PD On the A701 from the city by-pass, on a main bus route into the centre 08719 846458 (high cost) Check-in: 3pm / Check-out: 12 noon Usual Travelodge experience. About 20 minutes by bus to the centre. Around £50 for a double room without breakfast.
• Southside Guest House 8 Newington Road 55.93886, -3.17964 ☎ +44 131 668-4422 - Probably the stand out among the many hotels and guest houses on this primary street which stretches from the edge of the Edinburgh/Old Town|Old Town southwards almost to the edge of the city.
• Sonas Guest House 3 East Mayfield 55.93392, -3.17316 ☎ +44 131 667-2781 +44 131 510-0079 - Sonas Guest House is a beautifully converted 19th-century Victorian villa, built in the 1870s for the directors of the railway. It offers the charm of 19th-century Edinburgh with 21st-century amenities such as free Wi-Fi and parking.
• Dairy Cottage - At the Steading | Roslin 55.85652, -3.16007 ☎ +44 131 440-1608 - Bed and Breakfast near the Rosslyn chapel.
• Kingsway Guest House @sthouse.com 5 East Mayfield 55.93413, -3.17263 ☎ +44 131 667-5029 Check-in: 2-6PM or by arrangement / Check-out: 10:30AM from £65 Popular, family-run Victorian guest house established in 1990, one of the first in this area. Great service, great rooms, great breakfast.
• The Dunedin Guest House 8 Priestfield Road, West of Old Town 55.93531, -3.16745 ☎ +44 131 668-1949 - Thit is expensive (£50-£90 for a double room), but with a beautiful decor and friendly staff.
• Best Western Plus Bruntsfield Hotel 69 Bruntsfield Place 55.93814, -3.20589 overlooking Bruntsfield Links ☎ +44 131 229-1393 From £75 per day Traditional boutique hotel with contemporary touches and Bisque Cafe & Brasserie with mains around £15. Free parking & free WiFi.
• Prestonfield House Priestfield Road 55.93664, -3.15708 ☎ +44 131 225-7800 - Multiple award-winning 5-star hotel in the shadow of Arthur's Seat. What other city hotel anywhere in the world can boast a herd of Highland Cattle in its grounds?

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