An Edinburgh beauty spot was last week named as the “most peaceful spot” in the UK – but nine other places featured in Edinburgh’s “most peaceful” list.
It comes as new analysis by Earth.fm revealed where Capital residents and visitors can find tranquility in the city, after it was named the “noisiest” in the UK. By analysing visitors’ reviews that mention words like “quiet”, “relaxing”, “tranquil”, “calm”, and “peaceful”, researchers at Earth.fm gave each place a ‘Quiet Score’.
Taking top spot to be named the “most peaceful spot in the country” was Dr Neil’s Garden, a hidden gem beauty spot that even many locals don’t know exists. The secluded garden ranked second globally, out of a huge 3,300+ places across the UK, mainland Europe and the US that were included in the research.
Take a look through our gallery to see all 10 Edinburgh spots named in the city’s “most peaceful” list.
To find out more about other cities and parks that appeared in the analysis, plus the methodology, you can look at the research in full by visiting https://earth.fm/the-quietest-places-in-the-worlds-loudest-cities
9. The Meadows
Where: Melville Drive, Edinburgh EH9 1ND. This large public park, situated to the south of the city centre, can get packed to the rafters on sunny days, but there's also plenty of times when it's a great spot to grab some peace and quiet. Photo: Toby Williams
10. Dalkeith Country Park
Where: Via King's Gate, Dalkeith EH22 1ST. Around 1,000 acres of history in a beautiful setting, just a few miles from Edinburgh. Photo: Dalkeith Country Park
11. Portobello Beach
Where: Portobello, Edinburgh. While the stunning beach gets busy during the summer months, especially on hot days, you can always find a quiet spot. A good time to go is early in the morning or late in the evening. Photo: Third Party