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Piers · Central Scotland

Imperial Dock Lock

In or near Edinburgh.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Imperial Dock Lock is a pier in the United Kingdom.

Subsea 7 vessel Skandi Navica loading pipe for West Africa - geograph.org.uk - 718982

jim king — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Best time of year
Summer
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley · 3.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Imperial Dock Lock is a seaside pier on the coast of central Scotland — Victorian pleasure architecture on stilts, still standing. It sits within the Edinburgh North and Leith parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.7 km away. Postcode area EH6.

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Official information

The Port of Leith Distillery is a working distillery located in Edinburgh, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore whisky production across nine floors. Guests can participate in a guided tour that includes tastings and the chance to fill their own miniature bottle of spirit.

Place summary

Imperial Dock Lock is a pier located in central Scotland, postcode EH6. This structure is part of the historic canal system, facilitating navigation and trade. Its significance lies in its role in the region's industrial heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.9834, -3.1722
Postcode
EH6 7DR
Parliamentary constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith
Phone
0131 600 0765
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley3.7 km

Sources

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6 Times

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Yottie

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Port of Leith

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Where to eat & stay near Imperial Dock Lock

Places to stay

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Fingal

Fingal — a hotel in scotland central.

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Rooms at GPO

Rooms at GPO — a hotel in scotland central.

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Abbot's House Hotel

Abbot's House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Adelphi Hotel

Adelphi Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Premier Inn Leith Waterfront

Premier Inn Leith Waterfront — a hotel in scotland central. 3-star. Brand: Premier Inn.

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Hostels · Central Scotland

Just Sleep Hostel

Just Sleep Hostel — a hostel in scotland central.

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Starbank Arms, 62-64 Laverockbank Road, Edinburgh

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

23 Elm Row and 2 Montgomery Street, Edinburgh

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Public House, 1, 3 East London Street, Edinburgh

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

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Granton Tavern, 160 Lower Granton Road, Edinburgh

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Imperial Dock Lock?
Imperial Dock Lock is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH6 7DR).
What is Imperial Dock Lock?
Imperial Dock Lock is a pier in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Imperial Dock Lock?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH6 7DR.
Is Imperial Dock Lock free to visit?
Yes, Imperial Dock Lock is free to enter.
How do I get to Imperial Dock Lock?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH6 7DR.