What's Sighthill like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Sighthill, especially its restaurants. You'll find a selection of bars and shops in the neighbourhood. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are a couple of the top places in the larger area worth a visit. Royal Mile is one not-to-be-missed sight nearby.
How to get to Sighthill
Flying to:
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Sighthill
Getting to Sighthill on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Bankhead Tram Stop
- Edinburgh Park Tram Stop
Things to see and do in and around Sighthill
Things to see near Sighthill:
- Edinburgh Park (0.6 mi/1 km away)
- Edinburgh Castle (4 mi/6.5 km away)
- Princes Street (4.2 mi/6.8 km away)
- Royal Mile (4.6 mi/7.4 km away)
- Heriot-Watt University (1.3 mi/2 km away)
Things to do near Sighthill:
- Gyle Shopping Centre (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
- Edinburgh Corn Exchange (1.8 mi/2.9 km away)
- Edinburgh Zoo (1.9 mi/3 km away)
- Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One (3.2 mi/5.1 km away)
- Usher Hall (3.8 mi/6.1 km away)
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)