 The west section of the Links next to Whitehouse Loan, where a former school building (the original Boroughmuir School, later James Gillespie's School for Girls) has been converted to a University Hall of Residence, also attracts crowds in good weather.It is frequently used by historical re-enactment societies as a practice ground.A children's playpark and the lawn of the Edinburgh Croquet Club are situated close to the Barclay Viewforth Church.