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The Shore, Leith, along the Water of LeithPhoto: Graeme Yuill, CC BY-SA 2.0
The area

Leith, Leith Links and the Shore

Hermitage Place runs along the edge of Leith Links, one of Edinburgh's oldest parks. The tram stop at the Foot of the Walk is about 7 minutes away, the Shore's restaurants and bars about 12 minutes, and the tram takes you into the city centre and out to the airport without changing.

Leith was a town in its own right until 1920 and still feels like one: a working port at the mouth of the Water of Leith, with its own high street, its own accent and a loyal community. Today it's one of the most interesting parts of Edinburgh to stay in, especially if you like eating and drinking well.

Leith Links is the big green space in front of the house. It's one of the oldest places in the world where golf was played, and today it's a park for walking, running and picnics, with the streets of Leith all around it.

The Shore, the old quayside where the river meets the docks, is lined with restaurants, seafood bars and pubs, including some of the most celebrated kitchens in Scotland. Leith Walk, the long road that links Leith with the city centre, is full of independent cafés, delis and restaurants from all over the world.

Since the tram extension opened in 2023, Leith is connected to the city centre and the airport without changing. Ocean Terminal and the Royal Yacht Britannia are at the northern end of the line, and Newhaven's harbour is just beyond. The castle and the Royal Mile are further than from the New Town, so Leith suits travellers happy to take a tram in exchange for a neighbourhood with more local character.

The Shore, Edinburgh
The ShoreRestaurants and bars on the riverPhoto: Graeme Yuill, CC BY-SA 2.0
The Water of Leith, Edinburgh
The Water of LeithWhere the river meets the docksPhoto: Graeme Yuill, CC BY-SA 2.0
Leith Links, Edinburgh
Leith LinksThe park outside the front doorPhoto: Barbara Carr, CC BY-SA 2.0
Leith Walk, Edinburgh
Leith WalkCafés and restaurants up to townPhoto: Kim Traynor, CC BY-SA 3.0
Calton Hill, Edinburgh
Calton HillThe classic view over the city
Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
Princes Street GardensThe Ross Fountain and the castle
Things to do

A few favourites

  • Book dinner on the Shore, then walk along the river at dusk.
  • Tour the Royal Yacht Britannia at Ocean Terminal.
  • Walk the Water of Leith path upstream towards Stockbridge and Dean Village.
  • Spend a Saturday at one of Leith's markets and independent shops.
  • Take the tram up Leith Walk to St Andrew Square, then walk up to the castle.
Getting here

Trams and buses

  • From the airport, the tram runs through the city centre to Leith with no change. Get off at the Foot of the Walk, about 7 minutes' walk from the house.
  • From Edinburgh Waverley, take the tram from St Andrew Square to the Foot of the Walk (about 10 minutes), or a bus down Leith Walk.
  • Parking in Leith is on-street and in controlled zones. Check the signs, and ask us before you arrive.
Photo: Barbara Carr, CC BY-SA 2.0

Stay at Park View House

A Victorian townhouse hotel on Leith Links, from £50 a night. Book direct, no fees.

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