Ward in City of Edinburgh, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.908, -3.14 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 28 68 |
| Dialling code: | 0131 (Edinburgh) |
The area in the south‑eastern suburbs of the City of Edinburgh, Scotland, covers the neighbouring communities of Liberton and Gilmerton. It’s a largely residential part of the city with a mix of Victorian streets and post‑war housing, plenty of green space that reaches toward the Braid Hills and is within easy reach of Arthur's Seat and the Pentland Hills.
Local character is marked by historic features such as Gilmerton Cove, the intriguing hand‑hewn underground passage, and older landmarks like Liberton Tower and Liberton Kirk. The local economy centres on shops, schools and services with good transport links into the city centre, and an active community scene - residents’ groups, sports clubs and small events give the neighbourhood a village‑like feel inside the capital.
EH17 8FP, EH16 6NP, EH16 6LB, EH16 5RQ, EH16 6GU, EH17 7QL, EH17 8TS, EH17 7JQ, EH17 8AJ, EH16 6JH