What's Gilmerton Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Gilmerton. Nature lovers can visit Gilmerton Cove. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile.
How to Get to Gilmerton
Flying to:
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 9.3 mi (15 km) from Gilmerton
Things to See and Do in and around Gilmerton
Things to See near Gilmerton:
- Gilmerton Cove (0.1 mi/0.2 km away)
- Edinburgh Castle (3.8 mi/6.1 km away)
- Royal Mile (3.6 mi/5.8 km away)
- Princes Street (3.9 mi/6.3 km away)
- Arthur's Seat (2.8 mi/4.4 km away)
Things to Do near Gilmerton:
- Queen's Hall (3 mi/4.8 km away)
- Festival Theatre (3.4 mi/5.4 km away)
- National Museum of Scotland (3.5 mi/5.6 km away)
- Grassmarket (3.6 mi/5.9 km away)
- Witchery Tours (3.7 mi/5.9 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Edinburgh?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 56°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 40°F)
- Rainiest months: October, July, December, August (average 4 inches of rainfall)