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About Houndslow

Houndslow lies along the A697 in the Scottish Borders, roughly halfway between Edinburgh and the English border. The town serves as a convenient stop for cross-border traffic, with local routes including the B6460 to Greenlaw and connections to Gordon via country lanes. Around 25 fast EV chargers serve the area along main routes. The 18th-century mercat cross remains at the heart of the old market square.

Where is Houndslow on the map?

Houndslow is in Scotland, at 55.718, -2.589 - about 33 km south-west of Abbey Saint Bathans.

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The closest airport to Houndslow is Edinburgh Airport, 72 km (about 58 min by car).

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