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Drylaw, Midlothian

Drylaw is an area in the north-west of Edinburgh, Midlothian. Formerly the estate of Drylaw House, a classical mansion built in 1718, the area became the site of a major housing scheme in the 1950s. Drylaw is within the council area of City of Edinburgh.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Midlothian
Lat, Long: 55.964077,-3.248692
Grid Reference: NT 2214 7526
Civil Parish: Edinburgh CP
Council Area: City of Edinburgh CA
Police Area: Scotland (Edinburgh) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 13684
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Drylaw,_Midlothian_13684

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