What's Blackford like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Blackford. Take time to see places such as Craigmillar Park Golf Club and Blackford Hill while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve.
How to get to Blackford
Flying to:
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Blackford
Things to see and do in and around Blackford
Things to see near Blackford:
- Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve (0.4 mi/0.7 km away)
- Edinburgh Castle (1.7 mi/2.7 km away)
- The Meadows (1.1 mi/1.7 km away)
- University of Edinburgh (1.2 mi/2 km away)
- Greyfriars Kirk (1.4 mi/2.3 km away)
Things to do near Blackford:
- Craigmillar Park Golf Club (0.2 mi/0.3 km away)
- Royal Commonwealth Pool (1.1 mi/1.7 km away)
- Festival Theatre (1.4 mi/2.3 km away)
- National Museum of Scotland (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)
- Grassmarket (1.5 mi/2.5 km away)
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 13°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 4°C)
- Rainiest months: October, July, December, August (average 91 mm of rainfall)