Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Kings Buildings
In or near Edinburgh.
Kings Buildings — a university in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Graeme Yuill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kings Buildings is a university located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
Kings Buildings is located in central Scotland. It is an important site associated with the University of Edinburgh, housing various scientific and engineering facilities. The campus is notable for its distinctive architecture and contribution to research and education in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9230, -3.1759
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH9 3DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 3.3 km
- Official site
- www.ed.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q24662540 (CC0)
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Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Professor Joseph Black
Professor Joseph Black — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Jessie Chrystal MacMillan
Jessie Chrystal MacMillan — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Museums · Central Scotland
Cockburn Geological Museum
Cockburn Geological Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
David Brewster Statue
David Brewster Statue — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Kings Buildings
Places to stay
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Kildonan Lodge Hotel
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Hostels · Central Scotland
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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Historic pubs · Central Scotland
1, 3 and 5 Newington Road, Edinburgh
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Historic pubs · Central Scotland
22, 24, 26, 28, 30 Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh
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Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kings Buildings?
- Kings Buildings is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH9 3DL).
- What is Kings Buildings?
- Kings Buildings — a university in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kings Buildings?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH9 3DL.
- Is Kings Buildings free to visit?
- Yes, Kings Buildings is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kings Buildings?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH9 3DL.