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Warriston
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Warriston Cemetery, Edinburgh EH7 4HB
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About this place Warriston
Warriston, the wooded ground around the old Warriston Cemetery in north Edinburgh, is the city's second best-known outdoor gay cruising spot after Calton Hill, with a reputation that stretches back decades. It is quiet, green and screened by trees, busiest in the warmer months and after dark. As with any outdoor cruising ground, discretion and personal safety come first — go aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
Features
Gay
Gay (mostly men)
Mixed LGBTQ+
Seasonal (summer only)
Outdoor
Park
Forest
Active daytime
Active nighttime
Anonymous / discreet
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Dawn S
★★★★★
One of Edinburghs nicest alleyways/steps. Many people having photos taken on them. There’s 120 steps so good shoes needed.
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Pub Monster Neil
★★★★★
If you're walking down Edinburgh Royal Mile you'll pass many alleyways, they are called closes in Edinburgh, one of the most dramatic is Warriston's Close. Connecting High Street ( Edinburgh Royal Mile ) with Cockburn Street, there's approximately 120 plus steps ,its steep ,it better walking down than up but it well worth checking out, architecture is superb, its named in honour of Sir Archibald Johnston ( Lord Warriston ) who lived here in the 17th century.
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Last updated on 16 September 2026