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About Quarryhead

Quarryhead lies in Midlothian just south of Edinburgh, easily reached via the A7 from the city centre or the A720 bypass. It's part of a cluster of former mining communities now serving as residential areas for Edinburgh commuters. The area has excellent EV charging facilities with over 150 fast chargers nearby, reflecting its role as a key commuter corridor. Street names throughout the community still reference the old quarrying industry that gave the place its name.

Where is Quarryhead on the map?

Quarryhead is in Scotland, at 55.879, -3.105 - about 7 km south-east of Gilmerton, Edinburgh.

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The closest airport to Quarryhead is Edinburgh Airport, 28 km (about 26 min by car).

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