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Pilrig, Midlothian

Pilrig is an urban area, lying midway between Leith and Edinburgh in Midlothian, to the west of Leith Walk. Pilrig House was built in 1638 for Gilbert Kirkwood. It is within the council area of City of Edinburgh.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Midlothian
Lat, Long: 55.966492,-3.1814024
Grid Reference: NT 2635 7546
Civil Parish: Edinburgh CP
Council Area: City of Edinburgh CA
Police Area: Scotland (Edinburgh) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 35886
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Pilrig,_Midlothian_35886

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