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3About Granton
Granton occupies Edinburgh's northern waterfront along the Firth of Forth, just 2km from the city centre via the A901. This former port district connects easily to the A90 from the north and benefits from excellent links to Edinburgh's transport network. With over 200 EV charging points nearby and convenient access to IKEA Edinburgh, it serves as a practical base for exploring the capital. The area's standout landmark is its Victorian gasometer, a striking red-brick structure that once lit Edinburgh's streets.
Where is Granton on the map?
Granton is in Scotland, at 55.981, -3.226 - about 5 km north-west of Abbeyhill.
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EV Chargers in Granton
- 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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Play a pub crawl round in Granton
Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Granton. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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What is the closest airport to Granton?
The closest airport to Granton is Edinburgh Airport, 14 km (about 20 min by car).