Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
The Braids
In or near Edinburgh.
The Braids — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 178 m.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Slateford · 3.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
The Braids is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 178 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
The Braids is a mountain range located in central Scotland. Known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, it offers a range of outdoor activities for walkers and climbers. The area features various trails suitable for different skill levels, making it accessible for both casual hikers and more experienced adventurers. The Braids is a notable landmark in the region, providing a natural escape within proximity to urban areas.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9156, -3.1964
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH10 6GZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South
- Nearest railway station
- Slateford — 3.2 km
Sources
- osm: n292827671 (ODbL)
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Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
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The Buckstane
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Hanging Stanes
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Morningside South United Free Church, 15 Braid Road, Edinburgh
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Open Air Theatre
Theatres · 1.2 km
Liberton Tower
Literary houses · 1.2 km
Liberton Tower
Castles · 1.2 km
St Matthew's Parish Church, 5 Braid Road, Edinburgh
Historic churches · 1.2 km
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Memorial sundial
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Buckstone Snab
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📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Blackford Hill hillfort
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Blackford Hill
Blackford Hill — Named summit at 164 m.
📷 3Observatories · Central Scotland
Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
Royal Observatory, Edinburgh — a observatory in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
The Buckstane
The Buckstane — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near The Braids
Places to stay
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Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park
Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Kildonan Lodge Hotel
Kildonan Lodge Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Argyle Backpackers
Argyle Backpackers — a hostel in scotland central.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Canny Man's, 237, 239 Morningside Road, Edinburgh
The Canny Man's, 237, 239 Morningside Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Leslie's Bar, 45, 47, 49 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh
Leslie's Bar, 45, 47, 49 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
22, 24, 26, 28, 30 Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh
22, 24, 26, 28, 30 Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
15-16 Argyle Place, Edinburgh
15-16 Argyle Place, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
1, 3 and 5 Newington Road, Edinburgh
1, 3 and 5 Newington Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Physician and Firkin Public House, 58 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh
Physician and Firkin Public House, 58 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Braids?
- The Braids is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH10 6GZ).
- What is The Braids?
- The Braids — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 178 m.
- How do I get to The Braids?
- The nearest railway station is Slateford, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH10 6GZ.
- How do I get to The Braids?
- The nearest railway station is Slateford, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH10 6GZ.