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3About Dumbiedykes
Dumbiedykes is a small residential area tucked between Edinburgh's Old Town and Holyrood Park, just minutes from the Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament. It's easily reached via the A1, A7, or A720 bypass, with Edinburgh Airport 12km west on the A8. The area has excellent EV charging coverage with over 200 fast chargers nearby. The name comes from old Scots for "silent walls," reflecting the quiet stone dykes that once enclosed this secluded spot below Arthur's Seat.
Where is Dumbiedykes on the map?
Dumbiedykes is in Scotland, at 55.946, -3.181 - about 2 km south-west of Abbeyhill.
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EV Chargers in Dumbiedykes
- 382 Calder Road, Edinburgh150 kW
- Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh150 kW
- 1 Craw Yard Place, Edinburgh75 kW
- 101 Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh50 kW
- 119 Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh50 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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What is the closest airport to Dumbiedykes?
The closest airport to Dumbiedykes is Edinburgh Airport, 16 km (about 27 min by car).