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Canongate, Midlothian

Canongate is a street and associated district in central Edinburgh, Midlothian. The street forms the main eastern length of the Royal Mile while the district is the main eastern section of Edinburgh's Old Town. It is within the council area of City of Edinburgh.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Midlothian
Lat, Long: 55.951657,-3.1786123
Grid Reference: NT 2649 7380
Civil Parish: Edinburgh CP
Council Area: City of Edinburgh CA
Police Area: Scotland (Edinburgh) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 7764
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Canongate,_Midlothian_7764

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