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About Piershill

Piershill forms part of Edinburgh's eastern suburbs, sitting just a kilometre from the city centre between Meadowbank and Portobello. The A1 provides the main long-distance link south, whilst local routes like Restalrig Road connect to neighbouring districts. Electric vehicle drivers benefit from over 200 public fast chargers across the area. The neighbourhood retains much of its 1930s council housing character, with original red sandstone blocks lining the tree-lined streets.

Where is Piershill on the map?

Piershill is in Scotland, at 55.955, -3.141 - about 2 km east of Abbeyhill.

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Popular destinations close by

Northfield, Edinburgh1 mi 5 minCraigentinny1 mi 5 minMeadowbank, Edinburgh1 mi 5 minWillowbrae1 mi 5 minSunnybank, Edinburgh1 mi 5 minRestalrig1 mi 5 minLochend, Edinburgh2 mi 5 minDuddingston2 mi 5 minPortobello2 mi 5 minAbbeyhill2 mi 5 minCalton, Edinburgh2 mi 5 minThornville Terrace2 mi 10 minHillside, Edinburgh2 mi 5 minCanongate2 mi 10 minCraigmillar3 mi 10 min

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What is the closest airport to Piershill?

The closest airport to Piershill is Edinburgh Airport, 18 km (about 29 min by car).

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