Ward in City of Edinburgh, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.932, -3.262 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 21 71 |
| Dialling code: | 0131 (Edinburgh) |
The ward in the west of Edinburgh covers the adjoining neighbourhoods of Sighthill and Gorgie, combining long‑standing residential streets, mid‑20th‑century council housing and more recent private developments. It lies a short distance from the city centre and is well served by buses and road links, making it a practical spot for commuters.
Culturally the area is probably best known for Tynecastle Park, home of Heart of Midlothian, and for the busy local parade along Gorgie Road with independent shops, pubs and cafés. Historically the locality had strong industrial and brewing connections, and in recent years parts of Sighthill have seen regeneration projects that replaced 1960s tower blocks with new housing, reflecting a mixed social and economic character and an active community scene.
EH11 4RW, EH11 3XN, EH11 2AD, EH11 2RQ, EH11 2TG, EH11 2QB, EH14 2EG, EH11 4SF, EH11 3BU, EH11 2BD