Bonaly Scout Centre
Edinburgh
📍 Bonaly Road, EH13 0PB
🚆 Nearest station: · 1.6 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 1.4 mi (Open Charge Map)
Photo: subberculture (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- 24-acre site at the foot of the Pentland hills
- Easy access from the City Bypass
- Ideal base for visiting Edinburgh or touring Scotland
- Only five miles from Edinburgh city centre
Bonaly Scout Centre sits on a 24-acre site to the south of Edinburgh at the foot of the Pentland hills, in Colinton Village. With easy access from the City Bypass and only five miles from the city centre, it makes an ideal base for exploring Edinburgh or a convenient stopping place when touring Scotland. The site is in Edinburgh, Scotland, with Wester Hailes station 1.6 miles away for onward travel. Nearby attractions include the Heriot Watt Museum 2.6 miles away, the Heart of Midlothian Museum 3.1 miles away, and Edinburgh Zoo 3.5 miles away, giving plenty to explore during your stay while enjoying WiFi on site.
How far to…
- Town centre
- five miles / eight kilometres
Details taken from the operator's own website on 1 Nov 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ WiFi
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Bonaly Scout Centre
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