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3About Sighthill
Sighthill occupies elevated ground on Edinburgh's western edge, developed from the 1960s as part of the city's expansion. Drivers reach it via the A720 bypass at Calder Road junction, or the A71 from West Lothian. Edinburgh Airport lies just 3km northwest, with over 200 EV charging points nearby. The area's concrete tower blocks remain distinctive landmarks visible across western Edinburgh.
Where is Sighthill on the map?
Sighthill is in Scotland, at 55.923, -3.285 - about 7 km west of Morningside, Edinburgh.
How far is Sighthill from where I am?
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EV Chargers in Sighthill
- 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 Sighthill
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What is the closest airport to Sighthill?
The closest airport to Sighthill is Edinburgh Airport, 15 km (about 16 min by car).
