Circus Lane

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Circus lane is a very picturesque street in the New Town area of Edinburgh. It is at the edge of Stockbridge. This is one of the many streets that set Edinburgh apart from other cities.

Originally in the 1760s this street was a mews. This would have contained the stables of the larger houses on St Stephen Street and Royal Circus. This has since been converted to some spectacular small houses.

Location

GPS	55.958101 , -3.205305
Grid Reference	NT248745
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Photography

When to shoot

Early in the morning with the dawn light, or at sunset is best. Please remember this is a residential street these days. Also dawn can be at about 4AM in the middle of summer.

Tips

What to Capture on Camera

As well as this stunning Georgian Mews which is incredible in the correct light. Royal Circus is just a street away, where you can view the Georgian houses that these mews belonged to.

Facilities

Food and Drink

Stockbridge is a few minutes walk to the west. This bustling center has a lot of artisanal restaurants and bakeries.

Transport

Circus Lane is easy to locate on foot while you’re in Stockbridge. If you head along Kerr street and then take a left onto Circus Lane before Circus Place.

To get to Circus Lane from Princes Street, take Fredric street, which will become Howe St. Circus lane will be on your left.

Lothian Buses number 42 stops right outside Circus Lane heading to Longstone or Gyle Centre. The walk will be less than a minute from the stop. The 24 and 29 also go from Waverly steps.

There is free parking in Royal Circus before 8 am and after 6 pm. During this time it’s residents only.