How much does Bruntsfield Links cost?

Nothing. Bruntsfield Links is free to visit.

Park

Bruntsfield Links

Address

Source: edinburghoutdoors.org.uk, checked 11 Nov 2026.

The Barclay Church spire above the grass of Bruntsfield Links — Photo: jtweedie1976 / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

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.

Cost Free

Free With kids

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What's on near Bruntsfield Links

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Bruntsfield Links, from the weekly Edinburgh events calendar.

Festival

Torchlight Procession

29 Dec The Meadows, Melville Drive, Southside

Time 18:30

Procession of 15,000 torch bearers through the Old Town that opens Edinburgh's Hogmanay on 29 December 2026, starting at 18:30. Ticketed, with at least one torch per two people.

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Stay nearby Hotels near The Meadows, Melville Drive, 29 to 30 December

Cherry blossom and a church spire on the Meadows

Fraser Mummery, CC BY 2.0

Smaller local events nearby

an Accident / a Life Theatre and shows
13 to 14 Nov · King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Event at King's Theatre.
£20.00 to £38.00 · from 19:30 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Edinburgh Gang Show 2026 Theatre and shows
17 to 21 Nov · King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Performance at King's Theatre.
£19.00 to £22.00 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
November Community Meal - ESHC Food
Fri 20 Nov · Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative Basement
Event at Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative Basement.
19:30 to 21:30 · Map · Source: Eventbrite
Sparkling Wine Mini Fair Food
Tue 24 Nov · Drinkmonger, Edinburgh
Food and drink event at Drinkmonger.
£30.00 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh

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Nearby

King's Theatre Landmark · 3 min walk A Capital Theatres venue in Tollcross for musicals, drama and comedy. The Cameo Cinema Landmark · 4 min walk A century-old cinema and bar in Tollcross that shows blockbusters and independent films. Union Canal Park · 6 min walk The canal that runs from Edinburgh Quay west across the city, managed by Scottish Canals. The Meadows Park · 8 min walk A large open park south of the Old Town with the biggest play area in the city, tennis courts, a cafe and toilets, according to the Council. Edinburgh Printmakers Museum · 8 min walk A printmaking studio and two galleries in Fountainbridge, with a Christmas market and open days listed on its site. Royal Lyceum Theatre Landmark · 10 min walk A theatre on Grindlay Street, whose company is registered at 30b Grindlay Street.

Around Bruntsfield and Morningside

Hills, links and the south side

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

Bruntsfield and Morningside has 6 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 3 parks and gardens, 2 viewpoints and 1 landmark. Read the Bruntsfield and Morningside guide.

Royal Observatory Edinburgh Landmark · 2.1 km away
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Park · 2.3 km away
Braid Hills Viewpoint · 2.4 km away
Craiglockhart Hill Viewpoint · 2.7 km away
Braidburn Valley Park Park · 2.8 km away

Good to know

What is the address of Bruntsfield Links?: Melville Drive, EH9 9EX, Edinburgh.
How much does Bruntsfield Links cost?: Nothing. Bruntsfield Links is free to visit.

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