Alnwickhill
Alnwickhill (/ˈænɪkhɪl/ ⓘ AN-ik-hill) is a suburb of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It is on the southern edge of the city, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) from the city centre. It neighbours the areas of Liberton and Kaimes.
| Alnwickhill | |
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Alnwickhill Location within the City of Edinburgh council area Alnwickhill Location within Scotland | |
| OS grid reference | NT271688 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | EDINBURGH |
| Postcode district | EH16 |
| Dialling code | 0131 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
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The area is now primarily residential, but was the site of Backside Lee Farm until the 1970s when the land was sold to Crudens for development.
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