St Giles’ from Waverley (walk, stairs)
This is a direct route from the station to St Giles’ Cathedral, but it involves a long flight of stairs. It is short (less than half a mile) and goes via a characteristic Old Town close.
Route
Exit using the ramp to Waverley Bridge
There are two ramps from the station concourse to Waverley Bridge, and either will do, but the ramp behind WH Smith is closer to the route.
Turn left onto Waverley Bridge
At the top of the ramp, turn right onto Waverley Bridge.
Cross over Market Street
At the end of Waverley Bridge, cross over Market Street to the bottom of Cockburn Street.
Cross to the other side of Cockburn Street
Cockburn Street has little traffic and is one-way (traffic comes from your left, heading down hill).
Turn right into Advocate’s Close
Head up the stairs of Advocate’s Close, off the right of Cockburn Street.
Follow Advocate’s Close around to the left
You are at the bottom of a large flight of stairs. St Giles’ Cathedral is at the top!
Head right on the Royal Mile
St Giles’ Cathedral is directly in front of you. The main entrance is to your right.
Turn left at Parliament Square
The main entrance to St Giles’ Cathedral faces west onto Parliament Square.