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Playfair Steps in Old Town

Playfair Steps in City of Edinburgh, Old Town is lit steps. It runs in a north-south direction and ends at Market Street, while the other end is a cul-de-sac.

Road Type
steps
Route
north-south
Legend

Bus stops

  • Mound Place – approx. 50 m.
  • Market Street – approx. 150 m.
  • The Mound (foot) – approx. 150 m.

Restaurants

  • Whiski Rooms (wheelchair accessible) at North Bank Street 7 (EH1 2LP) – approx. 150 m.
  • The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant (regional cuisine, wheelchair accessible) at The Mound 1 (EH2 2EL) – approx. 150 m.

Library

  • New College Library (Operator: The University of Edinburgh). One of the largest theological libraries in the UK – approx. 100 m.

Tourist information offices

  • Relief Map – approx. 100 m.

Fast food restaurants

  • Makars Gourmet Mash Bar Company (Potato, vegetarian options, opening hours: Mon–Thu 12–20:15; Fri–Sat 12–21:15; Sun 12–19:45) at Bank Street 12 (EH1 2LN) – approx. 150 m.

Cafés

  • Espresso – approx. 100 m.
  • Cafe on the Mound at North Bank Street 16 (EH1 2LS) – approx. 100 m.

Bar

  • The Makar's Rest (outdoor seating, opening hours: Mon–Thu 11:30–20:30; Fri–Sat 11:30–22:30; Sun 11:30–16) at North Bank Street 9 (EH1 2LP) – approx. 150 m.
  • Whiski Rooms at North Bank Street 6 (EH1 2LP) – approx. 150 m.

Museum

  • Museum on the Mound (wheelchair accessible, opening hours: Mon, Sun closed; Tue–Fri 10–17; Sat, Holiday 13–17, free, web) at The Mound (EH1 1YZ) – approx. 150 m.
  • Writers' Museum (opening hours: Mon–Sun 10–17, free, web) (EH1 2PA) – approx. 150 m.

Bookshops

  • Mound Books at North Bank Street 16 – approx. 150 m.

Holiday apartment

  • Gladstone’s Land Apartments (Crichton, Riddoch & Johnston rooms) – approx. 150 m.

Pubs

  • Wash Bar (outdoor seating, opening hours: Sun–Thu 11:30–0; Fri–Sat 11:30–1) at North Bank Street 11-13 (EH1 2LS) – approx. 150 m.
  • The Jolly Judge (EH1 2PB) – approx. 150 m.

Gift shops

  • Gallery Shop – approx. 150 m.
  • Best in Scotland at North Bank Street 2-3 (EH1 2LP) – approx. 150 m.

Clothing shops

  • James Court City Refund – approx. 150 m.
  • Kiltane Factory Outlet – approx. 150 m.

Off-licences

  • Whiski Rooms at North Bank Street 4 (EH1 2LP) – approx. 150 m.

Roads nearby

North Bank Street
Mound Place, Makars Gourmet Mash Bar Company, Museum on the Mound
100 m
Milne's Court
Ensign Ewart, House Of Scotland, The Court Curio Shop, Royal Cashmere
100 m
Mound Place
150 m
New College Courtyard
New College Library
150 m
Mid Entry
Marchbrae, Thistle Do Nicely
150 m
West Entry
150 m
East Entry
Pringle Of Scotland, Taste Of Scotland, Harris Tweed Hebrides
150 m
Ramsay Lane
200 m
Semple's Close
Pronto By The Castle, Pronto Slice Pizza
200 m
Jollie's Close
The Witchery Shop
200 m
Johnston Terrace
Castle View Gift Shop, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum, The Hub, Castle Rock Hostel, City View Coffee
200 m
Ramsay Garden
200 m
Castlehill
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, The Witchery, The Scotch Whisky Experience, Contini Cannonball
200 m
The Mound
The Mound (foot), Mound Place, Princes Street (Scott Monument), Espresso, Relief Map, The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant, Waverley West End Junction, Gallery Shop
200 m
Boswell's Court
Amber
200 m
Esplanade
Castle Esplanade, Witches' Well
250 m
Blair's Close
250 m
Victoria Terrace
The Castle Arms, Nok’s Kitchen, Daika Kanam, Maxies, Family History Centre, Maison Bleue, The Scotland Shop, Oink, Elephant House, The Isle of Skye Candle Co., Cuttea Sark, Edinburgh Skin Care, I.J. Mellis Cheesemonger, Swish, The Whisky Shop, Clarksons, The Red Door Gallery, The Museum built context (Harry Potter), Walker Slater, The Little Inn, Victoria Regalia, La Barantine Victoria, Hardy Feral, The Coo Bakehouse, PizzaExpress, Howies, John Kay's, Scots Kitchen
250 m
Castle Wynd North
250 m
Patrick Geddes Steps
300 m
Rose Street South Lane
M&S Café, Hakataya, Premier Inn
300 m
Hanover Street
HSBC UK, Mint Velvet, Hanover Street, Oliver Bonas, Cass Art, JD Sports, Sheila Fleet, Forever Vintage, Paddywax Candle Bar, Thistle Street, Tipo, Hanover Tap, Chez Jules, papii, Tani Modi, Medusa Hair, Ladbrokes, Yorkshire Building Society, Hanover Health Foods, Scottish Church Housing Action, Bar Napoli, Cafe Hanover, Hanover 71 Suites, Vessel, Pret A Manger
400 m
Thistle Street South East Lane
Undercroft
450 m

Artwork nearby

Adam Black Memorial
200 m
Floral Clock
200 m

Attraction nearby

New Town Church
450 m

Banks nearby

TSB
300 m

Buildings nearby

Gladstone's Land
150 m
Gardener's Cottage
200 m
Cannonball House
250 m
Ardmore House
350 m
Thistle Court Primary
450 m

Clothing shops nearby

Tartan Weaving Mill
250 m
Primark
350 m

Commercial buildings nearby

Eagle Buildings
300 m
Hanover Buildings
350 m
The Capital Building
400 m

Gallery nearby

National Gallery
100 m
Royal Scottish Academy
200 m

Hotels nearby

hub by Premier Inn
300 m
The InterContinental Edinburgh - The George
400 m

Parks nearby

East Princes Street Gardens
200 m

Platforms nearby

Platform 13
150 m

Railway lines nearby

Edinburgh and Glasgow Main Line
100 m

Restaurants nearby

The Dome Bar and Grill
350 m

Theatres nearby

General Assembly Hall
200 m
The Hub
200 m
Assembly Rooms
400 m

Ticket shops nearby

Edinburgh Castle
250 m