What's West End like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about West End, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Make sure that you enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's great shops. Take time to see places such as Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Dean Village while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Johnnie Walker Princes Street and Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One.
How to get to West End
Flying to:
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from West End
Things to see and do in and around West End
What to see in West End
- Dean Village
- Princes Street Gardens
- St. Mary's Episcopal Cathederal
- St George's West Church
Things to do in West End
- Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
- Princes Street
- Vietnam House Art Gallery
- Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 13°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 4°C)
- Rainiest months: October, July, December, August (average 91 mm of rainfall)