Parkhead

Parkhead is a residential area of , the capital of Scotland. It was one of the smallest wards in the Edinburgh City Council before a reorganisation into larger multi-member wards in 2007; since then it has been part of the Sighthill/Gorgie ward.
  • Suburb
  • …lies at an elevation of 207 feet (63 metres)
  • …is also known as “Parkhead, Edinburgh”
  • Description: suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kingsknowe railway station and HM Prison Edinburgh.
HMP Edinburgh is a prison in Scotland.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Broomhouse and Longstone.
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is a district of , .

Parkhead

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Latitude
55.9242° or 55° 55′ 27″ north
Longitude
-3.27327° or 3° 16′ 24″ west
Open location code
9C7RWPFG+MM
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In Other Languages

“Parkhead” goes by many names.
  • Basque: “Parkhead”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Sighthill Post Office and Whinhill Park.

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