Saughton Skatepark
16 minute walk from Slateford station · Edinburgh and South East · Free entry
Saughton Skatepark is one of the biggest and best outdoor skateparks in Scotland. It’s free to use and open all year, making it a popular spot for skateboarders, BMX riders, and scooter fans. The park has bowls, rails, ledges, hips, and ramps, so there’s something for every style and skill level. Beginners can find space to practice, while experienced riders push themselves with bigger features. The smooth concrete layout flows well, letting you link lines and try new tricks. With a friendly atmosphere, Saughton Skatepark is a place to ride, learn, and hang out.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Skate park
- Good for
- Skateboarding
- Characteristics
- Open-air
- Admission
- Free
- Opening
- Open year-round
- Region
- Edinburgh and South East
Stations within walking distance
- Slateford station — 16 min walk, 1.3 km
- Kingsknowe station — 28 min walk, 2.4 km
- Haymarket station — 31 min walk, 2.5 km
Other places near Slateford
- Water of Leith Visitor Centre — 5 min walk from the station
- Colinton and Craiglockhart Dells, Slateford — 5 min walk from the station
- Water of Leith: Slateford to Leith — 5 min walk from the station
- Slateford to Ratho — 5 min walk from the station
- Craiglockhart Hills — 13 min walk from the station
- Carrick Knowe Golf Course — 25 min walk from the station