Drummond Street, Edinburgh

Drummond Street
The building which houses the university's Institute of Geography, was once part of the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
Former name(s)Back Wall
Length0.2 mi (0.32 km)
Postal codeEH8 9
Coordinates55°56′52″N 3°11′02″W / 55.94775°N 3.18402°W / 55.94775; -3.18402
west endA7
east endThe Pleasance

Drummond Street is a street just outside Edinburgh's Old Town, near the famous Royal Mile and Holyrood. The street connects the South Bridge (A7), where it is opposite the Old College, and the Pleasance. The street is paved with granite setts. It is in an area with several University properties and is home to many students as well as pubs and restaurants.