Shopping · Our pick in Edinburgh
Westfield St James Quarter
Formerly St James Quarter
About Westfield St James Quarter
Westfield St James Quarter, formerly St James Quarter, is a city-centre shopping centre with shops, restaurants and entertainment near Princes Street and Waverley, in its own words.
Why it's on our list
- Shops and restaurants
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Westfield St James Quarter before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Westfield St James Quarter 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
- St Andrew SquareTram250 m3 min walk
- Edinburgh WaverleyRail300 m3 min walk
- Picardy PlaceTram300 m4 min walk
Key sights
- St Giles’ Cathedral550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- National Museum800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Edinburgh Castle950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Holyroodhouse1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Royal Botanic Garden1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Arthur’s Seat2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Britannia3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Edinburgh Airport11 kmCar or taxi 34 min
Main railway stations
- Edinburgh Waverley300 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Haymarket2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min