It's easy to reach Merchiston Tower by rail. Hop on a train to Edinburgh Waverley, which is served by LNER and Scotrail services from London and Glasgow. From Edinburgh Waverley, it's just a 40-minute walk to Merchiston Tower. If you don't fancy walking, there are plenty of bus services that'll get you there, including the 5 towards Hynter's Trust, 16 towards Colinton and 11 towards Hyvots Bank.
A visit to Merchiston Tower will transport you back in time - it's a great way to spend a day with the family. Wander into the grounds or simply admire the imposing walls from afar.
For more information about opening times, visit Merchiston Tower’s website.
Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
to London Kings Cross | London North Eastern Railway | 17:30 | 2 | On time |
to Glasgow Queen Street | ScotRail | 17:30 | 14 | On time |
to Newcastle | TransPennine Express | 17:33 | 1 | On time |
to Dunblane | ScotRail | 17:34 | 12 | On time |
to Inverness | London North Eastern Railway | 17:56 | 2 | Late |
Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
from Helensburgh Central | ScotRail | 17:29 | 15 | On time |
from Stirling | ScotRail | 17:39 | 10 | On time |
from London Kings Cross | London North Eastern Railway | 17:55 | 2 | Late |
from London Kings Cross | Lumo | 18:36 | 8W | Late |
from London Kings Cross | London North Eastern Railway | 18:50 | 6 | Late |