Craigentinny/Duddingston
Ward in City of Edinburgh, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.954, -3.148 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 28 74 |
| Dialling code: | 0131 (Edinburgh) |
Craigentinny/Duddingston sits on the eastern edge of the City of Edinburgh, a largely suburban ward that ranges from the quaint lanes of Duddingston Village beside Duddingston Loch up towards the housing estates of Craigentinny. The area is notable for its immediate access to Arthur's Seat and the open spaces of Holyrood Park, while locally there are historic touches such as the ornate mausoleum at Craigentinny House and the old coaching inn, the Sheep Heid Inn, in the village.
Economically and socially it’s a mixed neighbourhood with a blend of private and council housing, small local shops and larger retail units around Craigentinny Retail Park, plus recreational amenities like Craigentinny Golf Course. Transport links into the city are straightforward with frequent bus services, and the ward benefits from a strong local community scene and proximity to coastal amenities at Portobello, making it popular with families and long‑term residents alike.
Postcode districts covering Craigentinny/Duddingston
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 3.1 miles5 km
- Livingston 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Dunfermline 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 11 miles17.8 km
- Glenrothes 16.7 miles27 km
- Musselburgh 4 miles6.4 km
- Bathgate 19.2 miles31 km
- Grangemouth 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Bonnyrigg 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Penicuik 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Broxburn 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Bo'ness 18.2 miles29.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Leith Walk Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Portobello/Craigmillar Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Leith Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Southside/Newington Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- City Centre Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Edinburgh Place 3.1 miles5 km
- Morningside Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Liberton/Gilmerton Ward 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Forth Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Danderhall Place 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Inverleith Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Millerhill and Newton Village Place 3.6 miles5.9 km
Example postcodes in Craigentinny/Duddingston
EH7 9AS, EH7 6UF, EH7 5BB, EH7 5FD, EH7 6PT, EH7 6EP, EH8 7QY, EH7 6NY, EH8 7PP … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 8.7 miles14 km
- Glasgow International Airport 50.1 miles80.6 km
- Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Brunstane Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
Hotels in Craigentinny/Duddingston Ad
Schools in Craigentinny/Duddingston
- Abbeyhill Primary School Primary
- Craigentinny Primary School Primary
- Holy Rood RC High School Secondary
- Parsons Green Primary School Primary
- St Ninian's RC Primary School Primary
- The Royal High Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Easter Road Stadium 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Holyrood abbey Historic site 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Portobello Beach Beach 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Musée national d'Écosse Museum 1.6 miles2.6 km
- University of Edinburgh University 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Scottish National Gallery Museum 1.9 miles3 km
- Princes Street Gardens Gardens 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Kings Buildings University 2.4 miles3.8 km
- The Scotish Museums Coouncil Museum 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Newhailes Country house 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Tynecastle Stadium Stadium 3.4 miles5.5 km