Living in Canongate
Canongate, which comprises the lower part of the Royal Mile, is one of the most bustling areas of Edinburgh. Learn more about living in the area below.
Canongate at a glance*
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The Canongate, an area rich in culture and history in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, forms the lower part of the Royal Mile leading down to the Palace of Holyrood. Canongate properties are mostly tenement flats and mews homes. Popular local areas include The Grassmarket, The Pleasance and Calton Hill.
The narrow closes and lanes create a unique atmosphere and excellent local amenities include specialist shops, bars and restaurants. Edinburgh University, Edinburgh Art College and the new Scottish Parliament building are all within walking distance, as are the main shopping and commercial thoroughfares of Princes Street and George Street.
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Education
High Schools
James Gillespie's High School
St Thomas Of Aquin's High
Primary Schools
Royal Mile Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School (Edinburgh)
Higher Education
The University of Edinburgh is roughly a 20-minute walk away.
Transport
Canongate is a stone's throw away from Waverley Train Station where residents can take a train to other areas of Edinburgh, Scotland and the UK. Visit the ScotRail website to find out more.
Near Waverley Train Station there is an Edinburgh Tram stop, where residents can take a tram right out to Edinburgh Airport or Ocean Terminal in Leith with a generous selection of stops along the way. Visit the Edinburgh Trams website for more details.
Lothian Buses run numerous buses through Canongate or nearby, making it easy to travel to other areas of Edinburgh or the Lothians. Visit the Lothian Buses website for more details and to download timetables.
Edinburgh Bus Station is also only a short distance away, where residents can travel to other parts of Scotland the UK via Megabus and CityLink. Residents can also get a train or tram to the Bus Station if they don't want to walk. Visit the Megabus website here and the Citylink website here.
Green Space
Canongate doesn't have much green space itself, however Calton Hill and Holyrood Park are within walking distance.
Nightlife
If you're looking for a night out, you're only a short walk away from the numerous bars and nightclubs around the Royal Mile and Cowgate.
Health
Residents can sign up for a GP at Edinburgh Access Practice. As for dentists, residents can stop by Holyrood Dental Care.
Food Shopping
There isn't a supermarket in Canongate but you will find a Sainsbury's Local and Tesco Express.
Religion
Churches
Carrubbers Christian Centre is based in Canongate itself, but you'll find more churches in the city centre.
Mosques
Edinburgh Central Mosque is a 15-20 minute walk away.
Synagogues
Chabad Jewish Community of Edinburgh is roughly a 20-minute walk from Canongate. The Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation is just under a 30-minute walk away.