Warriston Cemetery, Victorian cemetery in Warriston, Edinburgh, Scotland
The cemetery spans 14 acres of land, containing thousands of graves marked by ornate monuments and headstones beneath mature trees and vegetation.
Edinburgh Cemetery Company established this first garden cemetery in 1843, designed by architect David Cousin as a model for other Scottish burial grounds.
The burial ground holds graves of numerous Victorian and Edwardian figures, including Sir James Young Simpson, a pioneer in medical anesthetics.
The cemetery remains open for visits throughout the day and night, with access to historical records dating from its establishment in 1843.
A railway line divides the cemetery into two sections, connected by a tunnel that allows visitors to move between the northern and southern portions.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.96790,-3.19808
Latest update: May 10, 2025 20:28
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