Arts & Culture · Our pick in Edinburgh
Leith Theatre
Built 1932
About Leith Theatre
Leith Theatre is an independently run venue dedicated to preserving and revitalising its landmark building as a cultural hub, in its own words.
Why it's on our list
- Music
- Restored landmark
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Leith Theatre before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Leith Theatre, as the crow flies.
- Fingal800 m10 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Leith Theatre are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest tram stops and railway stations
- Ocean TerminalTram500 m6 min walk
- NewhavenTram700 m9 min walk
- Foot of the WalkTram800 m10 min walk
Key sights
- Britannia750 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Royal Botanic Garden2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Holyroodhouse2.6 kmWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- St Giles’ Cathedral3.0 kmWalk 37 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
- National Museum3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Edinburgh Castle3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Arthur’s Seat3.7 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Edinburgh Airport11 kmCar or taxi 36 min
Main railway stations
- Edinburgh Waverley2.7 kmWalk 34 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Haymarket4.1 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min