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About Carrick Knowe

Carrick Knowe is a west Edinburgh suburb that sits between the city centre and the airport along the A8 Glasgow Road. The area connects easily to the A720 bypass and M8 for longer journeys, whilst local routes serve nearby Corstorphine and Saughton. With over 200 EV charging points nearby and proximity to IKEA Edinburgh, it's become a convenient stop for both residents and airport traffic. The local golf club, dating from 1929, remains one of the city's most accessible municipal courses.

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Carrick Knowe is in Scotland, at 55.937, -3.274 - about 7 km west of Morningside, Edinburgh.

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The closest airport to Carrick Knowe is Edinburgh Airport, 11 km (about 16 min by car).

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