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About Parkhead, Edinburgh

Parkhead occupies Edinburgh's western suburbs between the city bypass and airport approach roads, connecting to the centre via the A8 Glasgow Road about 6km east. Drivers from Glasgow follow the M8 east to Junction 1, whilst southern routes use the A702 through the Pentlands. The area serves airport workers and benefits from over 200 EV charging points nearby. It's best known for sitting next to IKEA Edinburgh, one of Scotland's largest furniture stores.

Where is Parkhead, Edinburgh on the map?

Parkhead, Edinburgh is in Scotland, at 55.923, -3.271 - about 5 km west of Morningside, Edinburgh.

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What is the closest airport to Parkhead, Edinburgh?

The closest airport to Parkhead, Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport, 16 km (about 17 min by car).

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