About this Event
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Edinburgh (Corstorphine Hill) Cemetery, led by one of our experienced volunteer tourguides.
Our tours are free to the public, but if you would like to support us then please consider donating to our charity The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF).
https://foundation.cwgc.org/donate/
MEETING POINT at entrance to cemetery 800m east of Drum Brae South.
Join our guide to learn more about the 35 Second World War Commonwealth servicemen and women who are commemorated in the cemetery, the majority of whom died as a result of their wounds through training accidents or illness. The tour will also include information about the Polish graves in a separate plot in the cemetery which contains 165 graves, thought to be a consequence of the cemetery being located close to the Paderewski Wing of the Western General Hospital. There are also two war graves of other nationalities and 39 post war service burials.
The tour lasts approx. 90 mins and covers about 800 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground.
Parking is available on site. There are no facilites on site. Please bring water if required.
Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear.
Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome in the cemetery.
Please note there can be last minute cancellations. This can be due to various reasons including illness, site issues and weather. We will email you as soon as we can, but this could include the morning of the tour, so please check your emails prior to leaving for the tour.
The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) aims to actively engage all communities with the work of the CWGC by telling the inspiring stories through education and outreach projects.
The CWGF is an independent charity registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales (1171947) and Scotland (SC051982).
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Corstorphine Hill Cemetery, 40A Drum Brae South, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
