Location

Heriot’s is located in Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9EQ, with the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle and opposite the new Futures Institute of Edinburgh University. Heriot’s sits in the heart of a well-connected city with excellent bus, train and road links.

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Parents are responsible for their children’s travel to and from school. We encourage pupils to travel to the School by public transport, cycle, or walk where appropriate:

We are served by frequent buses to Lauriston Place and Forrest Road.
It is a pleasant walk or cycle across the Meadows to Marchmont and beyond. Cycle racks are provided for children cycling to the School.

We are a comfortable walk from Princes Street and Waverly Station. For children arriving by train, it is approximately 15 minutes’ walk to the School from Waverly station.
Access by car onto the school campus is strictly controlled and drop off/collection by car on site is limited to Early Years children (a permit system applies). Details of car access arrangements are available on the school website and from the Admissions Office.

Buses, trains and trams:

The following buses pass by the School Entrance or stop at Greyfriars: 23, 27, 35, 41, 42, 45
The following buses stop at Tollcross/Lothian Road and pupils walk up Lauriston Place: 1, 10, 11, 15, 15A, 16, 24, 34
The following bus stops in the Grassmarket and children walk up the Vennel Steps: 2
The following buses stop on the Bridges and the children walk to School via Chambers Street: 3, 3A, 5, 7, 8, 14, 29, X29, 30, 31/X31, 33, 37, 47, X47, 49
In addition, there are numerous buses that stop on or around Princes Street and children walk up the Mound or via King’s Stables Road and the Vennel Steps to School. However, we recommend that you check the Lothian Buses website for the most up-to-date information.
The city of Edinburgh has regular train services from both Haymarket and Waverly stations from surrounding areas – many pupils travel to and from school via train. Full details of train routes can be found on the ScotRail website.
Edinburgh Trams run every 7 minutes between Edinburgh Airport and Newhaven – allowing pupils to walk from West End or Princes Street stops to the School. Full details can be found on the Edinburgh Trams website.