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About South Side

South Side occupies central Edinburgh, just below the Old Town and minutes from the Royal Mile. The A7 provides the main southern route via Nicolson Street, whilst the A702 serves western approaches through Morningside. Edinburgh Airport is 12 kilometres west via the A8. The area benefits from over 200 EV charging points across the city centre. Most notable is its access to the Meadows, where Edinburgh's spectacular cherry blossoms bloom each April.

Where is South Side on the map?

South Side is in Scotland, at 55.945, -3.186 - about 2 km south-west of Abbeyhill.

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EV Chargers in South Side

83 chargers

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of South Side. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: South Side9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to South Side?

The closest airport to South Side is Edinburgh Airport, 16 km (about 26 min by car).

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