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 Fort William | Caledonian Sleeper | 23:58 | Early | |
to Dunblane | ScotRail | 05:18 | 18 | Scheduled |
to Newcastle | TransPennine Express | 05:29 | 2 | Scheduled |
to Aberdeen | ScotRail | 05:30 | 16 | Scheduled |
to Dunblane | ScotRail | 05:33 | 19 | Scheduled |
Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
from Glasgow Central | ScotRail | 00:36 | 14 | On time |
from London Kings Cross | Lumo | 00:50 | 6 | Late |
from Glenrothes With Thornton | ScotRail | 00:52 | 17 | On time |
from Perth | ScotRail | 01:03 | 17 | On time |
from Fort William | Caledonian Sleeper | 01:11 | 2 | On time |