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Craigleith, Midlothian

Craigleith is an area of west Edinburgh, Midlothian. Craigleith Quarry was active for more than 300 years to 1942, providing sandstone for buildings in the Old and New Town. Craigleith is within the council area of City of Edinburgh.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Midlothian
Lat, Long: 55.960302,-3.234596
Grid Reference: NT 2302 7483
Civil Parish: Edinburgh CP
Council Area: City of Edinburgh CA
Police Area: Scotland (Edinburgh) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 11340
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Craigleith,_Midlothian_11340

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