Fairmilehead
in Edinburgh of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Edinburgh Airport (7 mi) - RAF Leuchars (35 mi)
- Perth/Scone Airport (37 mi)
- Dundee Airport (38 mi)
- Glasgow International Airport (48 mi)
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport (60 mi)
- Carlisle Airport (69 mi)
- Newcastle Airport (84 mi)
- Aberdeen Dyce Airport (97 mi)
- Leeds Bradford Airport (154 mi)
- Old and New Towns of Edinburgh (Unesco heritage, 16 mi)
- New Lanark (Unesco heritage, 42 mi)
- Lothianburn Golf Club (Golf course, 1 mi)
- Braid Hills No.1 Golf Club (Golf course, 1 mi)
- Craigmillar Park Golf Course (Golf course, 2 mi)
- Bruntsfield Links (Golf course, 3 mi)
- Duddingston Golf Club (Golf course, 3 mi)
- Deer Park Golf and Country Club (Golf course, 13 mi)
- Kilspindie Golf Club (Golf course, 15 mi)
- Canmore Golf Club (Golf course, 16 mi)
- Dunnikier Park Golf Club (Golf course, 16 mi)
- Gullane Golf Club (Golf course, 17 mi)
- Edinburgh Zoo (zoo, (4 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 55.905 and -3.200 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 55° 54' 18" and W -3° 12' 1"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Pound - GBP
- Spoken languages:
- English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 12:37 AM (Saturday)
- Timezone: Europe/London
- UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:52 am and 8:30 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki - References
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Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-19 08:03:45
Discover Fairmilehead
Fairmilehead in Edinburgh (Scotland) is a city in United Kingdom about 329 mi (or 529 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.
Local time in Fairmilehead is now 12:37 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Fairmilehead, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Edinburgh Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Old and New Towns of Edinburgh in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), East. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Edinburgh, Dalkeith, Glenrothes, Livingston and Haddington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F
| Morning Temperature | 7°C / 44 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 9°C / 48 °F |
| Night Temperature | 5°C / 41 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 66% |
| Air Pressure | 1017 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from East |
| Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 77% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Saturday, 20th of April 2024
10°C (50 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.
Sunday, 21st of April 2024
7°C (45 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Monday, 22nd of April 2024
13°C (55 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Scotia Grand Residence
Barony House
PLUS EDINBURGH CITY CENTRE BRU
Black Ivy
Ashdene House
Albyn Townhouse B&B
Ben Doran
Auld Reekie Guest House
Thrums Hotel
City Centre Rooms
Videos from this area
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Poles in Edinburgh
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Hillend
This video is about Hillend, Midlothian, Europe's largest artificial ski slope, and a local country park.
Safety on the slopes
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The Nativity in 2.19
A stop motion version of the nativity play.
Snowboarding at Hillend 9th April 2015
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Lothianburn Golf Club
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Hillend Edinburgh Fence Jump January 2010 Part B
Hillend Edinburgh Fence Jump January 2010.
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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.
Swanston, Edinburgh
Swanston is an area of Edinburgh, Scotland at the base of Caerketton Hill. In 2001 in had a population of only 75 residents. It is a small village lying to the south of the larger suburban area of Fairmilehead, on the south side of the Edinburgh City Bypass off Oxgangs Road, and five miles from the city centre. The name is also used to encompass some of the more modern housing on the approach road to the village, on the north side of the bypass.
Mortonhall
Mortonhall is an area of Edinburgh, Scotland, on the south edge of the city. It is perhaps best known for its crematorium, designed by Sir Basil Spence, which is considered to be an outstanding example of Scottish modern architecture. It is based on the same design as his work at Coventry Cathedral. The crematorium has a lush woodland setting, and acts as a local park. The land to the NW acts as a Garden of Remembrance.
Hillend, Edinburgh
Hillend is a small hamlet in Midlothian, just outside the Scottish capital Edinburgh, best known for the Hillend Ski Centre, an artificial ski slope. It is near the boundary between the area administered by Midlothian and the City of Edinburgh, and gains its name for being situated on the nub end of the Pentland Hills. There is also Swanston Golf Course, Lothianburn Golf Course, and a pub, The Fairmile Inn. The area is dominated by the Edinburgh city bypass.
Braid Hills
The Braid Hills form an area towards the south-western edge of Edinburgh, Scotland. The hills themselves are largely open space. Housing in the area is mostly confined to detached villas, and some large terraced houses. The Braid Hills Hotel sits above Pentland Terrace and Comiston Road, overlooking the park across the road. The area is well known for its golf course and its views of the city, and is a popular destination for families taking children sledging in the winter.
Comiston
Comiston is a suburb of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It is south of Morningside and west of the Braid Hills. The main road through the area, Comiston Road, is a continuation of Morningside Road, and further south becomes Biggar Road. It is classified as the A702 which indeed runs eventually to Biggar.
Fairmilehead
Fairmilehead is a district of South Edinburgh. It lies approximately 3 miles due south of the city centre and borders Midlothian. The area comprises the districts of Buckstone, Caiystane, Swanston, Frogston and Winton. The centre of the area is the crossroads between Buckstone Terrace/Biggar Road and Frogston Road/Oxgangs Road. There is a bank and a shop at the crossroads, as well as Fairmilehead Parish Church, which is a parish church of the Church of Scotland.
Blackford Hill
Blackford Hill (164 m) is a hill in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. It is in the area of Blackford, between Morningside, and the Braid Hills. The hill has clear views over Edinburgh to the north, and the Pentland Hills to the south. It is very popular with dog walkers, as it has many well established paths, as well as runners and other leisure users. The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is located near the summit.
Blackford Pond, Edinburgh
Blackford Pond is a small, artificial pond created during the Victorian Era in a glacial hollow in the Blackford region of Edinburgh. It is next to Blackford Hill, and is easily accessed from both ends. The pond is popular with families, due to its accessibility and the presence of a play area. It has significant populations of birds, including swans and ducks. There is a small bird house on the artificial island in the middle of the pond, which attracts birds all year round.
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Old Town: streaming royal mile edinburgh, Old Town (source)
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