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About The Byres

The Byres lies in East Lothian, about 10km east of Edinburgh via the A1. This small settlement sits amongst the rolling farmland typical of the Lothians, with easy access to Musselburgh and the capital. The area benefits from over 150 EV charging points nearby, reflecting its position on Scotland's main eastern transport corridor. It's particularly handy for the massive IKEA Edinburgh store.

Where is The Byres on the map?

The Byres is in Scotland, at 55.919, -3.027 - about 11 km east of Gilmerton, Edinburgh.

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EV Chargers in The Byres

18 chargers

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Play a pub crawl round in The Byres

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

Pub Crawl Golf: The Byres9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to The Byres?

The closest airport to The Byres is Edinburgh Airport, 36 km (about 29 min by car).

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