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Fairmilehead in the region of Scotland is a place located in United Kingdom - some 329 mi or ( 529 km ) North-West of London , the country's capital .
Local time in Fairmilehead is now 08:18 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/London " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Stirling, Sheffield, Perth, Manchester, and Loanhead. When in this area, you might want to check out Stirling . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Fairmilehead ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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House Clearance Edinburgh
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Stagecoach in Hull Humber Flyer
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Firehouse Eats
Hosts Rebecca and Greg travel the globe in search of the best firehouse meals. This is the 10 minute version of a pilot we shot in Scotland on location in Edinburgh, Scotland. Shot over 1 1/2 days wit ..
Graduation of Ms. Rachel Abundo in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Ms. Rachel S Abundo earned her Master's degree - MBA (Master of Business Administration) from the Edinburgh Business School of the Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland on June 23, 2009. Names ..
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Interesting facts about this location
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.
Located at 55.90 -3.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
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.
Located at 55.90 -3.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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.
Located at 55.91 -3.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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.
Located at 55.91 -3.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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.
Located at 55.90 -3.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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