Pilrig
Pilrig is an area of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. 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 Water of Leith.- 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.
Dalmeny Street drill hall
Arts center
The Dalmeny Street drill hall in Edinburgh, was built…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Broughton and Bonnington.
Bonnington
Quarter
Bonnington is a district of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland.
Powderhall
Neighborhood
Powderhall 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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In Other Languages
“Pilrig” goes by many names.
- Basque: “Pilrig”
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Edinburgh Free Church Continuing and Edinburgh House Hotel.
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