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 |
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to Fort William | Caledonian Sleeper | 04:50 | 7 | On time |
to Dunblane | ScotRail | 05:18 | 8W | On time |
to Newcastle | TransPennine Express | 05:29 | On time | |
to Aberdeen | ScotRail | 05:30 | On time | |
to Dunblane | ScotRail | 05:33 | On time |
Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
from Dunblane | ScotRail | 06:11 | On time | |
from Bathgate | ScotRail | 06:14 | On time | |
from Bathgate | ScotRail | 06:43 | On time | |
from North Berwick | ScotRail | 06:44 | On time | |
from Leven | ScotRail | 06:46 | On time |