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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.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
Currie works well as a base: 10 minutes from Ratho, 9km from St Giles' Cathedral.
Currie is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 6,500, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Currie 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 Currie to your route.
Currie is a village and suburb on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland, situated 7 miles (11 kilometres) south west of the city centre. Formerly within the County of Midlothian, it now falls within the jurisdiction of the City of Edinburgh Council. It is situated between Juniper Green to the northeast and Balerno toRead more
the southwest. It gives its name to a civil parish.
In 2001, the population of Currie was 8,550 and it contained 3,454 houses.
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Currie is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.8964 latitude, -3.3085 longitude.
Currie has a population of approximately 6,500 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.
6 km · about 10 min drive
museum
A stunning Victorian and modern building housing diverse collections from Scottish history to world cultures and natural science.
9 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Dramatic fortress perched atop Castle Rock, dominating the Edinburgh skyline for over 900 years.
9 km · about 15 min drive
cathedral
The High Kirk of Edinburgh with its distinctive crown spire, mother church of Presbyterianism on the Royal Mile.
9 km · about 20 min drive
historic highway
Edinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
10 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
An accessible hilltop crowned with neoclassical monuments, giving the classic skyline view of Edinburgh at sunset.
10 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
A 15th-century chapel of astonishing carved stonework near Edinburgh, made famous by The Da Vinci Code.
10 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Ancient volcanic peak rising 251 metres in the heart of Edinburgh, offering panoramic city views from its dramatic summit.
11 km · about 20 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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