Arts & Culture · Our pick in Edinburgh
Traverse Theatre
New writing
About Traverse Theatre
The Traverse is Scotland’s new-writing theatre, placing contemporary theatre at the heart of cultural life, in its own words.
Why it's on our list
- New writing
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Traverse Theatre before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Traverse Theatre, as the crow flies.
- The Caledonian, Curio Collection by Hilton300 m4 min walk
- Kimpton Charlotte Square450 m6 min walk
- The Witchery by the Castle600 m7 min walk
- The Bonham750 m9 min walk
- Hotel du Vin Edinburgh950 m12 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Traverse 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
- West EndTram400 m5 min walk
- Princes StreetTram650 m8 min walk
- HaymarketRail950 m12 min walk
Key sights
- Edinburgh Castle300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- St Giles’ Cathedral900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- National Museum950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Royal Botanic Garden2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Holyroodhouse2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Arthur’s Seat2.7 kmWalk 34 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Britannia4.2 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Edinburgh Airport9.6 kmCycle 41 minCar or taxi 31 min
Main railway stations
- Haymarket950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Edinburgh Waverley1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min