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About The Braids

The Braids occupies Edinburgh's southern suburbs, easily reached via the A702 through Morningside or the A720 bypass. This residential area sits below the Pentland Hills, offering excellent views across the city on clear days. The Braid Hills public golf course provides completely free rounds with panoramic views over Edinburgh's skyline.

Where is The Braids on the map?

The Braids is in Scotland, at 55.917, -3.204 - about 9 km south-west of Abbeyhill.

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Play a pub crawl round in The Braids

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

Pub Crawl Golf: The Braids9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to The Braids?

The closest airport to The Braids is Edinburgh Airport, 24 km (about 23 min by car).

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