Morningside
Ward in City of Edinburgh, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.925, -3.21 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 24 70 |
| Dialling code: | 0131 (Edinburgh) |
Morningside sits on the south side of the City of Edinburgh in Scotland, a largely residential area known for its leafy streets, Victorian and Edwardian architecture and a lively local parade along Morningside Road. The neighbourhood is dotted with independent shops, cafés and pubs, and has distinctive cultural venues such as the art‑deco Dominion Cinema and the converted church venue Church Hill Theatre; nearby green spaces like Braid Hills and Blackford Hill give good views across the city and are popular for recreation.
Socially and economically it tends to be relatively affluent, attracting families and professionals while remaining well connected to the city centre and the University of Edinburgh by frequent bus routes. The area grew up in the 19th century as a desirable suburb and today combines conservation‑area streets, a strong community spirit and a high level of independent retail activity that helps give Morningside a distinct local character compared with neighbouring areas such as Bruntsfield and the Meadows.
Postcode districts covering Morningside
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Livingston 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Dunfermline 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Glenrothes 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Falkirk 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Musselburgh 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Bathgate 16.6 miles26.6 km
- Grangemouth 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Bonnyrigg 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Penicuik 6.1 miles9.7 km
- Broxburn 10.4 miles16.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Edinburgh Place 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Southside/Newington Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Colinton/Fairmilehead Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- City Centre Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Sighthill/Gorgie Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Corstorphine/Murrayfield Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Inverleith Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Liberton/Gilmerton Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Leith Walk Ward 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Craigentinny/Duddingston Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Forth Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
Example postcodes in Morningside
EH10 5QT, EH10 4DZ, EH9 1HJ, EH10 4EA, EH10 6AU, EH10 5RN, EH10 6AL, EH10 6AW, EH3 9PQ … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Glasgow International Airport 47.5 miles76.5 km
- Slateford Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Haymarket Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
Hotels in Morningside Ad
Schools in Morningside
- Bruntsfield Primary School Primary
- Canaan Lane Primary School Primary
- Edinburgh Steiner School Independent - all ages
- George Watson's College Independent - all ages
- James Gillespie's High School Secondary
- Royal Blind School Special
- South Morningside Primary School Primary
- St Peter's RC Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Braid Hills Hill 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Tynecastle Stadium Stadium 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Kings Buildings University 1.3 miles2.1 km
- The Scotish Museums Coouncil Museum 1.5 miles2.5 km
- University of Edinburgh University 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Murrayfield Stadium Stadium 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Musée national d'Écosse Museum 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Scottish National Gallery Museum 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Princes Street Gardens Gardens 2 miles3.2 km
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Holyrood abbey Historic site 2.5 miles4 km
- Easter Road Stadium 3.1 miles5 km