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Granton, Midlothian

Granton is a district in the north of Edinburgh, Midlothian. Granton forms part of Edinburgh's waterfront along the Firth of Forth and is, historically, an industrial area having a large harbour. It is within the council area of City of Edinburgh.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Midlothian
Lat, Long: 55.981128,-3.227967
Grid Reference: NT 2347 7714
Civil Parish: Edinburgh CP
Council Area: City of Edinburgh CA
Police Area: Scotland (Edinburgh) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 18466
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Granton,_Midlothian_18466

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