Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Currie
Also known as: Curraich
Currie — village in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Currie, the nearest railway station is Curriehill, located 0.9 km away. Entry is free, and the area is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for Currie is EH14 6AL.
About
Currie is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 7,494 people. Part of Edinburgh. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Edinburgh, Scotland". Coordinates: 55.8960°, -3.3074°.
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From the Wikipedia article
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 to 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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Background
History
The earliest record of a settlement in the Currie area is a Bronze Age razor (1800 BC) found at Kinleith Mill and the stone cists (500 BC) at Duncan's Belt and Blinkbonny. There are a few mentions of this area in medieval and early modern documents. One of the first is when Robert of Kildeleith became Chancellor of Scotland in 1249. Kildeleith means Chapel by the Leith, and survives today as Kinleith. Robert the Bruce gave Riccarton as a wedding present in 1315 and in 1392 the land passed to the family of Bishop Wardlaw. In 1612 the land went to Ludovic Craig, a Senator of the College of Justice. In 1818 it passed to the female line and became the property of the Gibson-Craigs. There has…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8960, -3.3074
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH14 6AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Population
- 7,494
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1144879 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Currie, Edinburgh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Currie Kirk, Midlothian.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Dougal Haston Memorial Stone
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Currie War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Currie Kirk, Kirkgate, Currie
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Gibson-Craig Memorial Hall
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Poet's Glen
Gorges · 0.7 km
Blinkbonny Road
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
East Mills Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Lennox Tower
Literary houses · 1.2 km
Juniper Green
Towns & cities · 1.5 km
Warklaw Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Warklaw Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Currievale
Vineyards · 1.6 km
Currie is a town located in central Scotland with a population of 7,494. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 7,494
- Constituency
- Edinburgh South West
Things to see in Currie
61 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Currie →
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Bavelaw Castle
Bavelaw Castle — castle in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Gibson-Craig Burial Ground
Gibson-Craig Burial Ground is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Harlaw Reservoir
Harlaw Reservoir — artificial freshwater lake in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, on the Bavelaw Burn.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
ICE Scotland Museum
ICE Scotland Museum — collection of items owned by the Scotland Region of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Loganlea Reservoir
Loganlea Reservoir — reservoir in Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, on Logan Burn.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Threipmuir Reservoir
Threipmuir Reservoir — lake in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, on the Bavelaw Burn, outflows north-east to Harlaw Reservoir.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Harlaw House Visitor Centre
Harlaw House Visitor Centre — a natural landmark in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · Central Scotland
Malleny Garden
Malleny Garden — a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Malleny Curling Pond
Malleny Curling Pond — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Howletts House
Howletts House — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Heriot Watt Museum
Heriot Watt Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Watt a Clever Cow
Watt a Clever Cow — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
The May Cippico Fountain
The May Cippico Fountain — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Two Blocks for Self Sacrifice
Two Blocks for Self Sacrifice — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Sundial Plinth
Sundial Plinth — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
A Stone for Ravenscraig
A Stone for Ravenscraig — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
A Stone for the Whales
A Stone for the Whales — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Finn Stone
Finn Stone — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Dougal Haston Memorial Stone
Dougal Haston Memorial Stone — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Currie War Memorial
Currie War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Currie Kirk, Kirkgate, Currie
Currie Kirk, Kirkgate, Currie — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Gibson-Craig Memorial Hall
Gibson-Craig Memorial Hall — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Blinkbonny Road
Blinkbonny Road is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Currie
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Bonaly Scout Centre
Bonaly Scout Centre — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
The Bridge Inn
The Bridge Inn — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh Airport — a hotel in scotland central. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Norton House Hotel
Norton House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Moxy Edinburgh Airport — a hotel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Cross Keys Tavern, 41 Lanark Road, Slateford, Edinburgh
Cross Keys Tavern, 41 Lanark Road, Slateford, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Wheatsheaf Inn, 209 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh
The Wheatsheaf Inn, 209 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Canny Man's, 237, 239 Morningside Road, Edinburgh
The Canny Man's, 237, 239 Morningside Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Bennets Bar, 8, 10, 12 Leven Street, Edinburgh
Bennets Bar, 8, 10, 12 Leven Street, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 133 Lothian Road, Edinburgh
Public House, 133 Lothian Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
22, 24, 26, 28, 30 Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh
22, 24, 26, 28, 30 Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Currie?
- Currie is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH14 6AL).
- What is Currie?
- Currie — village in Edinburgh, Scotland.
- How do I get to Currie?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH14 6AL.
- Is Currie free to visit?
- Yes, Currie is free to enter.
- How do I get to Currie?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH14 6AL.