Newington (Echo Bank) Cemetery

Edinburgh

One of Edinburgh’s oldest cemeteries, opened 1846, with many notable burials including 156 individual war graves and a memorial

Tour of the CWGC war graves in the cemetery, with history of the organisation and the individuals commemorated

Booking Required for tour on 26th September from 11:00 - 12:15. 

The 2026 Doors Open Days theme is Heritage at Risk: Revive, Resist, Reimagine. We will explore the theme on the tour, discussing the impact of climate change and CWGC's work on sustainability. 

 

 

Facilities

• Limited Access

Additional Access Information

Tour is on grassy, unpaved paths, care should be taken and suitable footwear worn.