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The Braids, Midlothian

The Braids is an area towards the south-western edge of Edinburgh, Scotland. The Broad Hills themselves are largely open space. Housing in the area is mostly confined to detached villas, and some large terraced houses. The area is within the council area of City of Edinburgh.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Midlothian
Lat, Long: 55.917432,-3.2036224
Grid Reference: NT 2487 7002
Civil Parish: Edinburgh CP
Council Area: City of Edinburgh CA
Police Area: Scotland (Edinburgh) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 295451
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/The_Braids,_Midlothian_295451

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