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West Pilton, Midlothian

West Pilton is a residential area in the north of Edinburgh, Midlothian. Most of West Pilton was formerly social housing constructed by the council between the 1930s and 1950s but now these properties are largely privately owned. It is within the council area of City of Edinburgh.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Midlothian
Lat, Long: 55.971883,-3.248832
Grid Reference: NT221761
Police Area: Edinburgh
Council Area: City of Edinburgh
Civil Parish: Edinburgh CP
Country: Scotland

GBPNID: 48767
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/West_Pilton,_Midlothian_48767

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