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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Old Assembly Close

In or near Edinburgh.

Free admission

Old Assembly Close — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Street performer on the Royal Mile - geograph.org.uk - 7047378

Lauren — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley · 0.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Old Assembly Close is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

Old Assembly Close is associated with the Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity, which focuses on supporting children and families in need. The charity funds life-changing equipment, training, and research to improve the lives of young patients and their families.

Place summary

Old Assembly Close is a memorial located in central Scotland. It commemorates significant historical events and figures associated with the region.

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

Coordinates
55.9498, -3.1893
Postcode
EH1 1QX
Parliamentary constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley0.2 km
Official site
echcharity.org

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Old Assembly Close?
Old Assembly Close is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 1QX).
What is Old Assembly Close?
Old Assembly Close — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Old Assembly Close?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 1QX.
Is Old Assembly Close free to visit?
Yes, Old Assembly Close is free to enter.
How do I get to Old Assembly Close?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 1QX.