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3About Pilrig
Pilrig forms part of Edinburgh's northern residential belt, sitting between the city centre and Leith's waterfront. The A900 Leith Walk provides the main route through the area, with quick connections to Edinburgh's core and the A720 bypass for longer journeys. With over 200 public EV chargers nearby and excellent transport links, it's a practical base for exploring the capital. The area's 19th-century sandstone tenements remain some of Edinburgh's finest examples of traditional Scottish urban architecture.
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Pilrig is in Scotland, at 55.966, -3.181 - about 2 km north-west of Abbeyhill.
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What is the closest airport to Pilrig?
The closest airport to Pilrig is Edinburgh Airport, 16 km (about 24 min by car).