This charming lane is a popular spot for photographers, but make no mistake — it's just as beautiful on camera as it is in person and can be enjoyed by anyone (photographer or not) whenever it's visited.
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N55° 57' 29.178"W3° 12' 18.4356"
This image of Circus Mews and the Saint Stephen's Edinburgh clocktower was taken looking east on Circus Lane.
Edinburgh is a relatively walkable city and from Edinburgh Waverly Station, it's approximately a 20-minute walk to this spot. Once you reach the intersection between St Vincent Street and Circus Lane, head down and look back to frame the clocktower.
By public transportation:
- Closest station: Edinburgh Waverly Station (via Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry Lines)
- Head west on Princes St
- Turn right on Frederick St
- Cross through Queen Street Garden (Frederick St will become Howe St, then St Vincent St)
- Turn left on Circus Ln
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