Newbridge and Ratho Station
Place in City of Edinburgh, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.942, -3.371 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 14 72 |
| Population: | 1,013 |
| Dialling code: | 0131 (Edinburgh) |
Newbridge sits on the western edge of the City of Edinburgh in Scotland, close to Edinburgh Airport and well served by trunk roads, so it functions both as a local service centre and a commuter hub. Historically it grew around transport links and a crossing point, and today combines small industrial and retail estates with easy access to riverside and towpath walks along the River Almond and the Union Canal, which attract walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers.
Ratho Station is a quieter, largely residential settlement nearby that originated as a railway community and still retains a strong village feel despite its proximity to the city. It benefits from the same canals and green corridors, a handful of local businesses and good rail and road connections into Edinburgh, so many residents commute while enjoying access to parkland, historic features and outdoor leisure on the outskirts of the capital.
Postcode districts covering Newbridge and Ratho Station
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 6 miles9.6 km
- Livingston 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Cumbernauld 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Dunfermline 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Glenrothes 19 miles30.6 km
- Airdrie 23.8 miles38.2 km
- Falkirk 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Wishaw 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Musselburgh 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Bathgate 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Alloa 20.4 miles32.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Ratho Place 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Kirkliston Place 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Almond Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Drum Brae/Gyle Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- South Queensferry Place 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Winchburgh Place 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Pentland Hills Ward 4 miles6.4 km
- Kirknewton Place 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Broxburn Place 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Corstorphine/Murrayfield Ward 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Sighthill/Gorgie Ward 4.3 miles6.9 km
- East Calder Place 4.5 miles7.3 km
Example postcodes in Newbridge and Ratho Station
EH28 8QT, EH28 8SP, EH12 9DP, EH28 8AN, EH28 8SL, EH28 8SU, EH12 0EY, EH28 8QJ, EH28 8JY … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Glasgow International Airport 41.4 miles66.6 km
- Edinburgh Park Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
- South Gyle Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
Hotels in Newbridge and Ratho Station Ad
- Norton House Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh 4
- Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport 3
- Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport 3
- Moxy Edinburgh Airport 4
- Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport 4
Schools in Newbridge and Ratho Station
- Hillwood Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dundas Castle Estate 2.5 miles4 km
- Dalmeny House Estate 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Cramond beach Beach 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Murrayfield Stadium Stadium 5 miles8.1 km
- Hopetoun House Estate 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Tynecastle Stadium Stadium 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Redford Wood Forest 5.9 miles9.4 km
- The Scotish Museums Coouncil Museum 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Granton Harbour Harbour 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Princes Street Gardens Gardens 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Scottish National Gallery Museum 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Braid Hills Hill 6.9 miles11.1 km