What's Colinton like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of town to visit, consider Colinton. Take time to see places such as Colinton Tunnel and Torphin Hill Golf Club while you're here. Edinburgh Castle is one not-to-be-missed sight nearby.
How to get to Colinton
Flying to:
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Colinton
Things to see and do in and around Colinton
Things to see near Colinton:
- Colinton Tunnel (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)
- Edinburgh Castle (3.7 mi/5.9 km away)
- Napier University (1.1 mi/1.8 km away)
- Heriot-Watt University (2.5 mi/4 km away)
- Tynecastle Stadium (2.5 mi/4 km away)
Things to do near Colinton:
- Torphin Hill Golf Club (0.7 mi/1.1 km away)
- Edinburgh Corn Exchange (1.6 mi/2.6 km away)
- Edinburgh Zoo (2.9 mi/4.7 km away)
- Gyle Shopping Centre (3.3 mi/5.3 km away)
- Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One (3.4 mi/5.4 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)