Neighbourhood guide

Bruntsfield and Morningside

Hills, links and the south side

Bruntsfield and Morningside run south of the Meadows into the hills.

Bruntsfield Links has a free short-hole golf course. The Braid Hills rise to 675 feet with views on every side, and Hermitage of Braid is a nature reserve with an old house and visitor centre.

The Royal Observatory sits on Blackford Hill, and Craiglockhart Hill has views over the Forth, the Pentlands and East Lothian.

Getting there

Buses run south from the Meadows to Morningside, and the hills are reached on foot from the main roads.

6 places

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Nearby neighbourhoods

Marchmont and the Meadows Open grass south of the Old Town 2 places · 2.3 km away

Gorgie and Tynecastle Football, farm and canal 6 places · 2.5 km away

West End Theatres, cathedrals and Lothian Road 7 places · 2.8 km away

Southside Museums, theatres and student streets 10 places · 2.8 km away

The best of Bruntsfield and Morningside

Best view Braid Hills 675 feet with views on all sides.

Best nature walk Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill A Green Flag nature reserve.

Best free golf Bruntsfield Links Short-hole course, free to play.

Things to do in Bruntsfield and Morningside

The Barclay Church spire above the grass of Bruntsfield Links

Park · Free Bruntsfield Links A green space beside the Meadows with a short-hole golf course that is free to play, a play park and seating. The Council notes it is among the earliest known locations for golf.

View over the south of Edinburgh from the grassy summit of Blackford Hill

Park · Free Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill A local nature reserve with Hermitage House and its visitor centre, an ice house, a walled-garden doocot and woodland walks. It has held a Green Flag since 2011.

Edinburgh Castle and the city seen from the Braid Hills

Viewpoint · Free Braid Hills Hills rising to 675 feet with views on all sides, two golf courses and the only park in the city where horse riding is allowed.

The path and grass slopes of Braidburn Valley Park with hills behind

Park · Free Braidburn Valley Park A green corridor following the Braid Burn through a grassy valley, with paths for walking, cycling and jogging. It has held a Green Flag since 2007.

Viewpoint · Free Craiglockhart Hill A local nature reserve whose plateau has views of the Forth, the Pentlands and East Lothian, with a nature trail by leaflet or QR code.

The Royal Observatory Edinburgh building on Blackford Hill

Landmark Royal Observatory Edinburgh The astronomy centre on Blackford Hill. Its site announces periodic open days.

What's on in Bruntsfield and Morningside

Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.

an Accident / a Life Activities
13 to 14 Nov · King's Theatre
Event at King's Theatre.
£20.00 to £38.00 · from 19:30 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Edinburgh Gang Show 2026 Performance
17 to 21 Nov · King's Theatre
Performance at King's Theatre.
£19.00 to £22.00 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Sparkling Wine Mini Fair Food
Tue 24 Nov · Drinkmonger
Food and drink event at Drinkmonger.
£30.00 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
The Adventures of Pinocchio Activities
28 Nov 2026 to 17 Jan 2027 · King's Theatre
Event at King's Theatre.
£23.00 to £49.00 · from 14:00 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh

Show 4 events nearby, outside Bruntsfield and Morningside

Introducing: Helen Denerley Activities
14 to 29 Nov · Morningside Gallery, Edinburgh
Event at Morningside Gallery.
Free entry · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
The Tale of Eliza Scrooge Performance
Wed 25 Nov · Church Hill Theatre, Morningside
Performance at Church Hill Theatre, Morningside.
Map · Source: Culture Edinburgh
Frozen: The West End Musical Performance
Tue 1 Dec · Church Hill Theatre, Morningside
Performance at Church Hill Theatre, Morningside.
Map · Source: Culture Edinburgh
Robin Hood & The Witches of Sherwood Activities
Fri 11 Dec · Church Hill Theatre, Morningside
Event at Church Hill Theatre, Morningside.
Map · Source: Culture Edinburgh

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