Leith is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH6 5LA).

How do I get to Leith?

The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH6 5LA.

How do I get to Leith?

The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH6 5LA.

Villages · Central Scotland

Leith

In or near Edinburgh.

Leith — a village in scotland central.

Bench mark, 46 Great Junction Street - geograph.org.uk - 5566629 — Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Edinburgh Waverley · 2.4 km

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Place summary

Leith is a village located in central Scotland. It is known for its historical significance and proximity to Edinburgh. The area features a mix of residential and commercial properties, reflecting its development over time. Visitors can expect a blend of local amenities and scenic views typical of a Scottish village.

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Coordinates: 55.9713, -3.1723
District: City of Edinburgh
Postcode: EH6 5LA
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh North and Leith
Nearest railway station: Edinburgh Waverley — 2.4 km

Sources

manual: geonames-2644641 (CC BY 4.0)

Other places nearby

Nearby

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Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

5th Volunteer Battalion Royal Scots Boer War Memorial

5th Volunteer Battalion Royal Scots Boer War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ conservation-studio.co.uk

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Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria — Monument, dating to 1907.

Free🐕↗ conservation-studio.co.uk

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Gardens · Central Scotland

Trinity House of Leith

Trinity House of Leith — a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

🐕👶↗ historicenvironment.scot

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Historic churches · Central Scotland

South Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh

South Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh — church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Free👶↗ slpc.co.uk

Jane Street Industrial Estate - geograph.org.uk - 4724031

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Historic churches · Central Scotland

South Leith Baptist Church, 17 Kirk Street, Leith, Edinburgh

South Leith Baptist Church, 17 Kirk Street, Leith, Edinburgh — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free

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Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland

Leith Dockers Club Mural

Leith Dockers Club Mural — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ conservation-studio.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Leith

Places to stay

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Rooms at GPO

Rooms at GPO — a hotel in scotland central.

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Park View House Hotel

Park View House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

↗ parkviewhousehotel.co.uk

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Abbot's House Hotel

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

Bench mark, Hermitage Place, Leith - geograph.org.uk - 5569536

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B&Bs · Central Scotland

Sandaig Guest House

Sandaig Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland central.

↗ sandaigguesthouse.co.uk

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Adelphi Hotel

Adelphi Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

Path, Pilrig Park - geograph.org.uk - 4993495

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Edinburgh House Hotel

Edinburgh House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.