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Balgreen
Suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland

Balgreen

Balgreen is a suburb of Edinburgh, located approximately two miles west of the city centre, most commonly known for its primary school, Balgreen Primary.

It is located to the west of Murrayfield and Saughtonhall, to the east of Corstorphine, and to the north of Gorgie. It is bound to the north by Corstorphine Hill, to the west by Carrick Knowe Golf Course, and roughly to the east by Water of Leith.

How locals move

Getting around Balgreen the local way

  • Go nextDay trips out of town are easily made from the railway and bus stations, see Edinburgh#Go next for suggestions.

From Wikivoyage: Edinburgh/New Town, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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