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 Aberdeen | ScotRail | 07:56 | 10 | Scheduled |
| to Glasgow Queen Street | ScotRail | 08:00 | 16 | Scheduled |
| to Glasgow Queen Street | ScotRail | 08:30 | 19 | Scheduled |
| to Helensburgh Central | ScotRail | 08:36 | 16 | Scheduled |
| to London Kings Cross | London North Eastern Railway | 08:55 | 5 | Scheduled |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Bathgate | ScotRail | 08:28 | 16 | Scheduled |
| from Glasgow Queen Street | ScotRail | 08:53 | 10 | Scheduled |
| from Dundee | ScotRail | 09:03 | 16 | Scheduled |
| from Leven | ScotRail | 09:22 | 20 | Scheduled |
| from Glasgow Queen Street | ScotRail | 09:24 | 11 | Scheduled |