Colinton/Fairmilehead
Ward in City of Edinburgh, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.904, -3.237 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 22 68 |
| Dialling code: | 0131 (Edinburgh) |
The ward centred on Colinton and Fairmilehead lies in the south‑west of the City of Edinburgh, Scotland. It combines the old conservation‑village character of Colinton - with its wooded gorges, the Water of Leith and a pleasant riverside walkway - and the more suburban, predominantly post‑war neighbourhoods of Fairmilehead, edged by open green spaces and views towards the Pentland Hills.
Historically the area grew from village mills and Victorian expansion; today it is largely residential, with a mix of period stone cottages, terraces and later detached houses, local schools, shops and active community groups. The locality is popular with commuters to the city but prized for its outdoor access, conservation areas and a quiet village atmosphere that supports regular community events and riverside walking.
Postcode districts covering Colinton/Fairmilehead
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 2 miles3.3 km
- Livingston 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Dunfermline 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Glenrothes 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Falkirk 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Musselburgh 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Bathgate 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Grangemouth 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Bonnyrigg 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Penicuik 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Broxburn 9.6 miles15.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Morningside Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Edinburgh Place 2 miles3.3 km
- Sighthill/Gorgie Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Corstorphine/Murrayfield Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Southside/Newington Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Bilston Place 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Loanhead Place 3.4 miles5.5 km
- City Centre Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Midlothian West Ward 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Drum Brae/Gyle Ward 3.7 miles6 km
- Liberton/Gilmerton Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
Example postcodes in Colinton/Fairmilehead
EH10 6RX, EH10 6RJ, EH13 9BE, EH10 6QY, EH13 9AN, EH10 6RP, EH13 9PD, EH10 7AF, EH13 9LG … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Glasgow International Airport 46.4 miles74.7 km
- Kingsknowe 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Slateford Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
Hotels near Colinton/Fairmilehead Ad
- Prestonfield House 5 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The Lane Hotel 4 2 miles3.2 km
- The Rutland Hotel & Apartments 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Hapimag Resort Edinburgh 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The Witchery by the Castle 5 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Tynecastle Park Hotel 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Hotel Ceilidh-Donia 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
- 100 Princes Street 5 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Market Street Hotel 4 3.7 miles6 km
- The Bonham Hotel 5 3.4 miles5.5 km
Schools in Colinton/Fairmilehead
- Bonaly Primary School Primary
- Buckstone Primary School Primary
- Colinton Primary School Primary
- Firrhill High School Secondary
- Merchiston Castle School Independent - all ages
- Merchiston Castle School All ages
- Oxgangs Primary School Primary
- Pentland Primary School Primary
- St Mark's RC Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Braid Hills Hill 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Tynecastle Stadium Stadium 2.5 miles4 km
- Murrayfield Stadium Stadium 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Kings Buildings University 2.7 miles4.4 km
- The Scotish Museums Coouncil Museum 3.1 miles5.1 km
- University of Edinburgh University 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Musée national d'Écosse Museum 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Scottish National Gallery Museum 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Princes Street Gardens Gardens 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Holyrood abbey Historic site 4.3 miles6.8 km
- Easter Road Stadium 4.9 miles7.9 km