Gorgie
District of Edinburgh
in Edinburgh of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.952 and -3.196 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 57' 7" and W -3° 11' 47"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 02:39 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:44 am and 9:37 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

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Discover Gorgie

The district Gorgie of Edinburgh in Edinburgh (Scotland) is a district in United Kingdom about 331 mi north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 52%
Air Pressure 1026 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 46% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

10°C (49 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

9°C (47 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Kew House

Address
1,4 mi
1 Kew Terrace
EH12 5JE Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Beverley

Address
1,6 mi
40 Murrayfield Avenue
EH12 6AY Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Grosvenor Gardens Hotel

Address
1,0 mi
1 Grosvenor Gardens
EH12 5JU Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn EDINBURGH

Address
2,8 mi
132 Corstorphine Road
EH12 6UA Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Dunstane Houses

Address
1,3 mi
4 West Coates & 5 Hampton Terrace
EH12 5JQ Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Dunstane

Address
1,3 mi
West Coates 4/5
EH12 5JQ Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


The Hampton Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
14 Costorphine Road
EH12 6HN Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lets Edinburgh

Address
1,0 mi
5/10 Dalry Gait
EH11 2AU Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Tony Asga – Asga Apartment

Address
1,1 mi
310 Renfrew STREET
EH11 2BQ Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The St. Valery Guest House

Address
1,0 mi
36 Coates Gardens
EH12 5LE Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

A71 road

The A71 is a major road in Scotland linking Edinburgh with Lanarkshire and Ayrshire. It adjoins the Livingston Bypass A899. It runs south west from Edinburgh for approximately 70 miles, through Saughton, Wilkieston and south of Livingston, Whitburn and Wishaw, then by way of Overtown, Garrion Bridge, Stonehouse, Strathaven, Darvel, Newmilns, Galston, Hurlford and Kilmarnock to Irvine on the North Ayrshire coast.

Located at 55.9392, -3.2265 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in Scotland, Transport in Edinburgh, Transport in North Ayrshire, Transport in East Ayrshire, Transport in West Lothian, Transport in North Lanarkshire, Transport in South Lanarkshire

Scottish Rugby Union

The Scottish Rugby Union (SRU), or Aonadh Rugbaidh na h-Alba in Scottish Gaelic, is the governing body of rugby union in Scotland. It is the second oldest Rugby Union, having been founded in 1873, as the Scottish Football Union.

Located at 55.9422, -3.24094 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1873 establishments in Scotland, 19th century in Scotland, Rugby union in Scotland, Sports governing bodies in Scotland, Rugby union governing bodies in Europe

Murrayfield

Murrayfield is an affluent area in the west of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is to the east of Corstorphine and west of Roseburn and the city centre. The A8 road runs east-west through the north of the area. Murrayfield is often considered to include the smaller neighbouring areas of Ravelston (to the north) and Roseburn (to the east). It is known mostly for containing Murrayfield Stadium, home to the Scottish national rugby union team and venue for many sporting events.

Located at 55.9467, -3.2456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Edinburgh

Murrayfield Stadium

Murrayfield Stadium (usually just known as Murrayfield) is a sports stadium located in the west end of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Its all-seater capacity was recently reduced from 67,800 to 67,144 to incorporate the largest permanent "big screens" in the country, though it remains the largest stadium in Scotland and one of the largest in the United Kingdom overall.

Located at 55.9422, -3.24083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
American football venues in Scotland, Football venues in Scotland, Music venues in Edinburgh, National stadiums, Rugby league stadiums in Scotland, Rugby union in Edinburgh, Rugby union stadiums in Scotland, Rugby World Cup stadiums, Sports venues in Edinburgh, Scotland national rugby union team

Ardmillan

Ardmillan is a mainly residential suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland. It borders on Dalry, Gorgie, and Polwarth. The name means the "high bare place" in Scottish Gaelic (Aird a' Mhaolain). The area contains many tenements as well as "Diggers" pub, so called because the gravediggers from the large graveyard in the Ardmillan-Dalry area would go in there after work.

Located at 55.938, -3.22583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Edinburgh

Balgreen

Balgreen is a suburb of Edinburgh, located approximately two miles west of the city centre. It is located to the west of Murrayfield and Saughtonhall, to the east of Corstorphine, and to the north of Gorgie. It is bound to the north by Corstorphine Hill, to the west by Carrick Knowe Golf Course, and roughly to the east by Water of Leith.

Located at 55.9428, -3.25639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Edinburgh, 1986 Commonwealth Games venues

Gorgie-Dalry

Gorgie-Dalry is the name given to the joint community council, consisting of Gorgie and Dalry in the west of Edinburgh, the Scottish capital. The area also incorporates Tynecastle and parts of Ardmillan. Street signposts often use the Gorgie-Dalry logo, which is a G and a D in orange, running into one another; this logo was designed as part of a local competition and part of community based initiatives to instill pride in the local area.

Located at 55.9392, -3.22639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Edinburgh

Murrayfield Ice Rink

Murrayfield Ice Rink is a 3,800-seat multi-purpose arena in the Murrayfield area of Edinburgh, Scotland, right next door to Murrayfield Stadium. It was built between 1938 and 1939. It is home to the Edinburgh Capitals ice hockey team. A 7-sheet curling rink was constructed in the 1970s following the closure of the Haymarket Ice Rink.

Located at 55.9433, -3.24386 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Edinburgh, Indoor arenas in Scotland, Indoor ice hockey venues in Scotland

Polwarth, Edinburgh

Polwarth is a mainly residential area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is bounded by Bruntsfield and Merchiston to the east and south, Gorgie and Dalry to the north, and Craiglockhart to the west. The Union Canal flows through Polwarth on its way from Edinburgh to Falkirk. Although within the boundary of Merchiston Community Council, Harrison Park – on the north bank of the canal – is commonly taken to be part of Polwarth.

Located at 55.9311, -3.22806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Edinburgh

Haymarket TMD

Haymarket TMD is a railway Traction Maintenance Depot situated inside Edinburgh, Scotland, next to Haymarket Station and Murrayfield Stadium. The depot is operated by First ScotRail. The depot code is HA.

Located at 55.9421, -3.2339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway depots in the United Kingdom, Transport in Edinburgh, Rail transport in Scotland

Beechmount

Beechmount is a suburb of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It is south of the A8.

Located at 55.9436, -3.25667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Edinburgh

Chesser

Chesser is a suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland, south of the water of Leith, Post Code area is EH14. Chesser is, mainly, a residential part of Edinburgh, situated between Longstone to the West and Slateford and Shandon to the East. The Edinburgh Corn Exchange is situated in Chesser, providing a venue for regular live events. Recent regeneration has seen the existing, predominantly early 20th century housing stock supplemented with modern developments.

Located at 55.9286, -3.24863 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Edinburgh

Roseburn

Roseburn is a suburb of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. The area lies in the west of the city, beyond Haymarket and close to the Murrayfield area. It is immediately to the south of the A8 road. The Water of Leith flows along one side of Roseburn Park next to the Water of Leith Walkway. Other boundaries to the park are Murrayfield Stadium and Murrayfield Ice Rink. The park is used for football in the winter and cricket in the summer.

Located at 55.9456, -3.23453 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Edinburgh

Slateford

Slateford (Scottish Gaelic: Àth na Sglèata) is a suburb of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It is east of the Water of Leith. The former village of Slateford lies on the Lanark Road where it crosses the Water of Leith 1/4 of a mile south west of Slateford Station. The name "Slateford" comes from local rock found in the area and the old fording point on the Water of Leith that the village grew round.

Located at 55.9281, -3.24167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Edinburgh

Westfield, Edinburgh

Westfield is a suburb of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It is north of A71.

Located at 55.9381, -3.24 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Edinburgh

A70 road

The A70 road is a major road in Scotland, United Kingdom . It runs a total of 74.3 miles from Edinburgh to Ayr. It begins as Ardmillan Terrace in Gorgie, Edinburgh from a junction with the A71, passing near but not through Lanark and ending as Holmston Road in Ayr.

Located at 55.9391, -3.2263 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in Scotland

Craiglockhart Castle

Craiglockhart Castle is ruined tower house in the Craiglockhart district of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is situated in the Craiglockhart Campus of Edinburgh Napier University, to the north of Wester Craiglockhart Hill. Historic Scotland record that the tower was built by the Lockharts of Lee in the 15th century, although other sources state that it was the work of the Kincaid family during the 12th century.

Located at 55.9193, -3.23831 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in City of Edinburgh, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Scotland, Category B listed buildings in Scotland, Listed buildings in Edinburgh, Listed castles in Scotland

Edinburgh Corn Exchange

The Edinburgh Corn Exchange is a conference, banqueting, wedding, sports and live music venue in the Chesser suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland. The maximum dinner capacity is 1000 guests and for concerts 3000 spectators.

Located at 55.9271, -3.24735 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Music venues in Edinburgh, Buildings and structures completed in 1909, Category B listed buildings in Scotland, Listed buildings in Edinburgh, Reportedly haunted locations in Scotland, Badminton in Scotland, Badminton venues

Shandon, Edinburgh

Shandon is an area of Edinburgh within North Merchiston approximately three miles west of the centre of Edinburgh. It is bounded by Slateford Road to the north, Harrison Road to the east, the Union Canal to the south and the Glasgow-Edinburgh (via Slateford) and Suburban rail lines to the west.

Located at 55.9331, -3.22944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Edinburgh

Gorgie East railway station

Gorgie East Railway Station (named Gorgie Station until 1952) was a railway station on the Edinburgh Suburban and Southside Junction Railway in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was opened on 1 December 1884 and served the Gorgie area of Edinburgh. Gorgie East station closed in 1962, when passenger rail services were withdrawn from the Edinburgh Suburban line as part of the British Railways rationalisation programme known as the Beeching Axe.

Located at 55.9338, -3.2369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Edinburgh, Gorgie

Craiglockhart railway station

Craiglockhart Railway Station was a railway station in Scotland on the Edinburgh Suburban and Southside Junction Railway (SSJR). It was opened on 1 December 1884. Located on Colinton Road next to the Myrside Aqueduct of the Union Canal, it served the Craiglockhart area of Edinburgh, in the Southside of the city.

Located at 55.928, -3.2284 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Edinburgh

Murrayfield Stadium tram stop

Murrayfield Stadium tram stop is a new tram stop currently under construction by Edinburgh Trams. It will provide direct access to Murrayfield Stadium and Murrayfield Ice Rink. The stop (and the entire tram line) are expected to open in mid 2014. Preceding station   Edinburgh Trams   Following station Haymarkettowards York Place   York Place-Edinburgh Airport   Balgreentowards Edinburgh Airport

Located at 55.942, -3.23718 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Edinburgh Trams

Balgreen tram stop

Balgreen tram stop is a new tram stop currently under construction by Edinburgh Trams and will serve Balgreen. The stop (and the entire tram line) are expected to open in mid 2014. Preceding station   Edinburgh Trams   Following station Murrayfield Stadiumtowards York Place   York Place-Edinburgh Airport   Saughtontowards Edinburgh Airport

Located at 55.9385, -3.25113 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Edinburgh Trams

Craiglockhart Primary School

Craiglockhart Primary School is a primary school in the Shandon area of Edinburgh. The school buildings are in the Victorian style of architecture. The current Headteacher is Derek Law. He is assisted by Deputy headteacher Miss Gater and Business Manager Miss Stewart.

Located at 55.9317, -3.22778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Primary schools in Edinburgh, Educational institutions established in 1901, Category B listed buildings in Edinburgh

North British Distillery

The North British Distillery Company Ltd is a Scottish grain whisky distillery located in south western Gorgie district of Edinburgh. Established by a group of independent distillers in 1885, it is now a joint venture company between Diageo plc and the privately held Edrington Group. It is Edinburgh’s last working distillery, widely known as "NB". Tynecastle Stadium lies immediately to the southeast.

Located at 55.9401, -3.2356 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Companies established in 1885, Companies based in Edinburgh, Distilleries in Scotland, Buildings and structures in Edinburgh, Scotch whisky, Diageo, Gorgie, 1885 establishments in Scotland, Listed buildings in Edinburgh

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Gorgie