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Edinburgh Zoo
Scotland's capital zoo home to the UK's only giant pandas and over 1,000 rare and endangered animals.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
Colinton works well as a base: 10 minutes from Balerno, 6km from The Royal Mile.
Colinton is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 7,637, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Colinton sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Colinton to your route.
Colinton is a suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland situated 3+1⁄2 miles (5.5 kilometres) southwest of the city centre. Up until the late 18th century it appears on maps as Collington. It is bordered by Dreghorn to the south and Craiglockhart to the north-east. To the north-west it extends to Lanark Road (the A70) and to theRead more
south-west to the City Bypass. Bonaly is a subsection of the area on its southern side.
Colinton is a designated conservation area.
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Colinton is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.9074 latitude, -3.2561 longitude.
Colinton has a population of approximately 7,637 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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landmark
Scotland's capital zoo home to the UK's only giant pandas and over 1,000 rare and endangered animals.
4 km · about 5 min drive
museum
A stunning Victorian and modern building housing diverse collections from Scottish history to world cultures and natural science.
6 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Dramatic fortress perched atop Castle Rock, dominating the Edinburgh skyline for over 900 years.
6 km · about 10 min drive
historic highway
Edinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
6 km · about 10 min drive
cathedral
The High Kirk of Edinburgh with its distinctive crown spire, mother church of Presbyterianism on the Royal Mile.
6 km · about 10 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Ancient volcanic peak rising 251 metres in the heart of Edinburgh, offering panoramic city views from its dramatic summit.
7 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
An accessible hilltop crowned with neoclassical monuments, giving the classic skyline view of Edinburgh at sunset.
7 km · about 15 min drive
cathedral
A 15th-century chapel of astonishing carved stonework near Edinburgh, made famous by The Da Vinci Code.
8 km · about 15 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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