South Edinburgh
The south of Edinburgh includes the Meadows and genteel residential areas such as Bruntsfield, Morningside, Marchmont and Newington. These were built up with villas and baronial tenements in the late 19th century and are the main accommodation belt for the city, for students and for visitors.
Karora, Public domain.
Places of Interest
Highlights include Fairmilehead Church and St Johns Colinton Mains Church.
Dreghorn Barracks
Military installation
Dreghorn Barracks are located in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Swanston and Oxgangs.
Oxgangs
Suburb
Brideshead, Public domain.Fairmilehead
Suburb
Fairmilehead is a district of southern Edinburgh, Scotland.
South Edinburgh
- Territory
- …is also known as “Edinburgh/South”
- Location
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Latitude
55.903° or 55° 54′ 11″ north
Longitude
-3.214° or 3° 12′ 50″ west
Open location code
9C7RWQ3P+5C
Wikidata ID
Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Hebrew to Italian—“South Edinburgh” goes by many names.
- Hebrew: “אדינבורו/דרום העיר”
- Italian: “Edimburgo sud”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Caiystane and New Swanston.
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