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Royal Hospital for Children and Young People

Hospital·Little France

NHS Lothian

About Royal Hospital for Children and Young People

The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh has its own Emergency Department; NHS Lothian asks that children aged 15 and under with minor injuries go there, after calling 111.

Why it's on our list

  • NHS Lothian

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Royal Hospital for Children and Young People before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Royal Hospital for Children and Young People 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.

Key sights

  1. Arthur’s Seat2.9 kmWalk 37 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
  2. Holyroodhouse4.1 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
  3. National Museum4.3 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 17 min
  4. St Giles’ Cathedral4.5 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
  5. Edinburgh Castle4.9 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 18 min
  6. Royal Botanic Garden6.6 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 23 min
  7. Britannia7.2 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 25 min
  8. Edinburgh Airport14 kmCar or taxi 43 min

Main railway stations

  1. Edinburgh Waverley4.7 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
  2. Haymarket5.7 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 21 min

Location

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