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Singles in and around Morningside
Morningside is a leafy residential district on the south side of the city, with tree lined streets, independent shops and hills close by. For a first date there's a walk across Bruntsfield Links, a climb up Blackford Hill, or a wander through the Hermitage of Braid. Check the weather before you go.
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First date ideas in Morningside
Three easy places to meet someone new in Morningside. Check opening times before you go.
Bruntsfield Links
An open stretch of grass beside the Meadows, with cafes and bars on its edge. Public, flat and easy for a relaxed first meet.
Blackford Hill
A short climb to a viewpoint with a wide outlook over the city and the Pentland Hills. Free, so wear sensible shoes and check the weather.
The Hermitage of Braid
A wooded valley with a burn, paths and a local nature reserve, a short walk from the south side suburbs. Quiet and pretty, and good for a slow walk.
Around Morningside
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Morningside, Bruntsfield, Marchmont, Newington, Grange, Fairmilehead and Liberton.
Getting there: Lothian Buses run along Morningside Road and Bruntsfield into Edinburgh city centre, and it is a pleasant walk across the Meadows to the Old Town. The A702 leads south towards the Pentland Hills.
Go Edinburgh Dating covers the whole Edinburgh area, so you can join from Morningside and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Morningside
What is a good first date in Morningside?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk across Bruntsfield Links, a climb up Blackford Hill and a wander through the Hermitage of Braid. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Morningside?
Lothian Buses run along Morningside Road and Bruntsfield into Edinburgh city centre, and it is a pleasant walk across the Meadows to the Old Town. The A702 leads south towards the Pentland Hills.
Can I join Go Edinburgh Dating from Morningside?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Edinburgh Dating covers the whole Edinburgh area, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Morningside?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.