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Heron
One MICHELIN Star (2026)
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Image courtesy of © HeronAbout Heron
Heron is at 87-91a Henderson Street, EH6 6ED, Leith. It holds One MICHELIN Star the 2026 MICHELIN Guide (Modern Cuisine).
Why it's on our list
- One MICHELIN Star (2026)
- Modern Cuisine
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Heron before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Heron 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
- The ShoreTram300 m4 min walk
- Foot of the WalkTram450 m6 min walk
- Port of LeithTram500 m6 min walk
Key sights
- Britannia900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Holyroodhouse2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Royal Botanic Garden2.5 kmWalk 32 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- St Giles’ Cathedral3.1 kmWalk 38 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
- National Museum3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Edinburgh Castle3.4 kmWalk 43 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Arthur’s Seat3.5 kmWalk 44 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Edinburgh Airport12 kmCar or taxi 38 min
Main railway stations
- Edinburgh Waverley2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Haymarket4.4 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min