Warriston Cemetery

Warriston Cemetery is a Victorian burial ground in Edinburgh designed as a garden-style cemetery with mature trees and established vegetation creating a green setting. The grounds hold thousands of graves marked by ornate monuments and headstones reflecting 19th-century burial traditions.

The cemetery was established in 1843 by the Edinburgh Cemetery Company as one of Scotland's first garden-style burial grounds. Architect David Cousin designed it as a model that influenced how other Scottish cemeteries were planned.

The cemetery serves as a resting place for many figures who shaped Edinburgh's history, and walking through it reveals how the city honored its notable residents during the Victorian era. The elaborate monuments reflect the customs and values that mattered most to people of that time.

Access to the grounds is available throughout the day and evening, making it easy to visit at your own pace. The terrain includes sloped areas and winding paths, so comfortable walking shoes are helpful when exploring the different sections.

A railway line cuts through the cemetery and divides it into northern and southern sections connected by an underground tunnel. This unusual feature means visitors can pass beneath an active train line while exploring both halves of the burial ground.

Location: City of Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh

GPS coordinates: 55.96790,-3.19808

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42