Pilrig

Pilrig is an area of , the capital of . The name probably derives from the long field on which a peel tower stood. There is evidence of a peel tower situated on an area of higher ground above the .
  • Quarter
  • …lies at an elevation of 52 feet (16 metres)
  • Description: suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Places of Interest

Highlights include Easter Road and Dalmeny Street drill hall.
is a football stadium located in the …

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Broughton and Bonnington.
is an area lying between Broughton Road and…

Pilrig

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Latitude
55.96546° or 55° 57′ 56″ north
Longitude
-3.18016° or 3° 10′ 49″ west
Open location code
9C7RXR89+5W
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Open­Street­Map feature
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In Other Languages

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

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Shaw’s Colonies and Lorne.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Edinburgh Free Church Continuing and Edinburgh House Hotel.

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