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Best Landmarks near Summerhall

Discover the best landmarks near Summerhall. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

The 10 best landmarks near Summerhall

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Historic Environment Scotland

Victorian hospital turned heritage headquarters, where Scotland's architectural legacy is preserved and celebrated.

Longmore House, Salisbury Pl, Edinburgh EH9 1SH
4.2 Very Good 27 reviews
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Innocent Railway Tunnel

Explore Scotland’s oldest railway tunnel, a historic horse-drawn coal route transformed into a vibrant urban walking and cycling path in Edinburgh.

Innocent Railway, Edinburgh EH16 5XL
4.4 Very Good 320 reviews
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Meadows Compass

A serene landmark at the heart of Edinburgh’s beloved green space, blending history, community, and nature.

N Meadow Walk, Edinburgh EH3 9GE
4.6 Excellent 72 reviews
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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh's iconic neoclassical university building, crowned with the Golden Boy and steeped in Scottish Enlightenment heritage.

Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL
4.3 Very Good 743 reviews
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McEwan Hall, The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh's Renaissance masterpiece: where academic tradition meets architectural brilliance since 1897.

Teviot Pl, Edinburgh EH8 9AG
4.7 Excellent 195 reviews
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Surgeons' Hall Museums

Explore Edinburgh’s historic Surgeons' Hall Museums, where medical history, pathology, and surgical innovation come vividly to life in a landmark setting.

Surgeons Hall Museums, Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9DW
4.7 Excellent 3,119 reviews
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Old College, The University of Edinburgh

Iconic 18th-century classical quadrangle housing Edinburgh Law School and University administration in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

University of Edinburgh, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL
4.7 Excellent 259 reviews
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Greyfriars Bobby Statue

Discover the heartwarming tale of Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh’s beloved loyal Skye Terrier immortalized in bronze near Greyfriars Kirkyard.

Edinburgh EH1 2QE
4.7 Excellent 1,615 reviews
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Pont George Ⅳ

George IV Bridge: Edinburgh’s historic elevated street linking Old Town charm with New Town vibrancy through stunning architecture and rich heritage.

George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
4.9 Excellent 11 reviews
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George IV Bridge

Historic elevated street connecting Old Town to the South Side, lined with Victorian architecture and cultural institutions.

Edinburgh

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