Inverleith
Ward in City of Edinburgh, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.961, -3.236 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 22 74 |
| Dialling code: | 0131 (Edinburgh) |
Inverleith sits to the north of the City of Edinburgh and is best known for its generous green spaces, notably the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Inverleith Park, which give the area a leafy, suburban feel while keeping the city centre within easy reach. The ward contains a mix of Victorian and Edwardian villas, mews and modern flats, and lies close to neighbourhoods such as Stockbridge and the New Town, with the Water of Leith running nearby through Dean Village.
Historically developed in the 19th century as a genteel suburb, the area today remains relatively affluent and residential, with an active local community, independent shops and cafés and regular events in the parks and gardens. Economically it’s dominated by residential households and small local businesses, while the botanic gardens and green corridors add cultural and scientific interest that attract visitors and researchers from further afield.
Postcode districts covering Inverleith
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Livingston 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Dunfermline 10.8 miles17.5 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Glenrothes 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Falkirk 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Musselburgh 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Bathgate 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Alloa 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Grangemouth 19 miles30.6 km
- Bonnyrigg 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Penicuik 8.6 miles13.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Forth Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- City Centre Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Corstorphine/Murrayfield Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Leith Walk Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Edinburgh Place 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Sighthill/Gorgie Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Drum Brae/Gyle Ward 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Morningside Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Leith Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Southside/Newington Ward 3 miles4.7 km
- Craigentinny/Duddingston Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Inverleith
EH4 2QQ, EH4 3SW, EH4 1JX, EH4 2EB, EH4 2QB, EH4 2NJ, EH3 5LU, EH4 3TA, EH3 5LE … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Glasgow International Airport 46.8 miles75.3 km
- Haymarket Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
Hotels in Inverleith Ad
- Hapimag Resort Edinburgh 4
- 100 Princes Street 5
- The Raeburn 4
- The Bonham Hotel 5
- The Resident Edinburgh 4
- Tigerlily 4
- Royal Scots Club 3
- Kimpton Charlotte Square 5
- The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton 5
- Nira Caledonia 4
Schools in Inverleith
- Blackhall Primary School Primary
- Broughton High School Secondary
- Edinburgh Academy, The Independent - all ages
- Ferryhill Primary School Primary
- Fettes College Independent - all ages
- Flora Stevenson Primary Primary
- Rowanfield Special School Special
- Stockbridge Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Murrayfield Stadium Stadium 1.3 miles2.1 km
- The Scotish Museums Coouncil Museum 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Tynecastle Stadium Stadium 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Princes Street Gardens Gardens 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Scottish National Gallery Museum 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Granton Harbour Harbour 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre 2 miles3.2 km
- Musée national d'Écosse Museum 2 miles3.3 km
- University of Edinburgh University 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Holyrood abbey Historic site 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Easter Road Stadium 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Cramond beach Beach 2.8 miles4.4 km