Thomson's Land in Old Town

Thomson's Land in City of Edinburgh, Old Town is a university building, Holyrood Road (EH8 8AQ). Ⓦ.

Postal Code
EH8 8AQ
Street
Holyrood Road
Building Type
university building
Operator
University of Edinburgh
Website
https://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/education

Image

Moray House College Of Education
The quadrangle of the main teacher training college in Edinburgh, established in 1846 as the United Free Church Training College. It is now surrounded by a cluster of 20th-century college buildings. – Kim Traynor, CC BY-SA 3.0 – Wikimedia Commons

Clothing shops

  • Canongate Jerseys & Crafts (opening hours: 11–19) at Canongate 164-166 (EH8 8DD) – approx. 100 m.
  • Nicolson at Canongate 189 – approx. 100 m.

Artwork

  • The Holyrood (artist: Chris Rutterford) – approx. 100 m.
  • The Last Chimera (1950) (artist: Josefina de Vasconcellos, stone) – approx. 150 m.

Off-licences

  • Cadenhead's Whisky Shop (opening hours: Mon–Sat 10:30–17:30) at Canongate 172 – approx. 100 m.

Hotels

  • Holyrood Aparthotel at Nether Bakehouse 1 (EH8 8PE) – approx. 100 m.

Cafés

  • RoRo Tea (bubble tea) at Canongate 158 (EH8 8DD) – approx. 100 m.
  • Cafe Vivo (outdoor seating, vegetarian options) at Canongate 136 (EH8 8DD) – approx. 100 m.
  • Santu (coffee shop) at Canongate 126 (EH8 8DD) – approx. 150 m.
  • Toast Tea (sandwiches, wheelchair accessible) at Holyrood Road 63 (EH8 8AU) – approx. 150 m.
  • Royal Mile Coffee (coffee shop, ice cream, wheelchair accessible) at Canongate 116-118 (EH8 8DD) – approx. 150 m.

Convenience stores

  • Tesco Express (opening hours: Mon–Sun 6–23) at Holyrood Road 59 (EH8 8AU) – approx. 150 m.
  • Maycheelin (opening hours: Mon–Sun 11–20) at Holyrood Road 67 (EH8 8AU) – approx. 150 m.

Fast food restaurants

  • Chef Bako (fish & chips) at Canongate 162 (EH8 8DD) – approx. 100 m.

Confectioneries

  • Fudge House (opening hours: Mon–Fri 10–16:30; Sat 10–17, wheelchair accessible) at Canongate 197 (EH8 8BN) – approx. 150 m.

Gift shops

  • Simply Scottish at Canongate 168 – approx. 100 m.
  • Scottish Experience at Canongate 175 – approx. 100 m.
  • Thistle Do Nicely at Canongate 181-183 – approx. 100 m.
  • Prestige Scotland at Canongate 187 – approx. 100 m.

Bus stops

  • Canongate Kirk – approx. 100 m.
  • Viewcraig Street – approx. 100 m.

Library

  • Moray House Library (Wi-Fi, Operator: The University of Edinburgh) at St John Street 15 (EH8 8JR) – approx. 100 m.

Jewellers

  • Celtic Design Jewellery at Canongate 156 – approx. 100 m.

Pubs

  • MacKays on the Mile (Old Town pub Co.) (outdoor seating, wheelchair accessible, opening hours: Mon–Sun 8–23) at Canongate 223 (EH8 8BJ) – approx. 150 m.
Inception 1848
Located in City of Edinburgh
Country United Kingdom
Location Paterson's Land