What's Gilmerton Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Gilmerton. Take time to see the sights like Gilmerton Cove while you're here. Edinburgh Castle is one not-to-miss sight nearby.
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)
- Arthur's Seat (2.8 mi/4.4 km away)
- Dalkeith Country Park (2.9 mi/4.6 km away)
- Holyrood Park (2.9 mi/4.7 km away)
Things to Do near Gilmerton:
- Royal Commonwealth Pool (2.7 mi/4.3 km away)
- Festival Theatre (3.4 mi/5.4 km away)
- National Museum of Scotland (3.5 mi/5.6 km away)
- Royal Mile (3.6 mi/5.8 km away)
- Grassmarket (3.6 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)