Kingsknowe (/ˌkɪŋzˈnaʊ/; Scottish Gaelic: Cnocan an Righ) is a suburb of Edinburgh the capital of Scotland. It is south-west of Craiglockhart, and borders Wester Hailes, Slateford and Longstone.
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![]() 1960s social housing, Kingsknowe | |
![]() ![]() Kingsknowe Location within Edinburgh | |
OS grid reference | NT210699 |
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Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | EDINBURGH |
Postcode district | EH14 |
Dialling code | 0131 |
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Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
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The area is served by Kingsknowe railway station which is part of the Edinburgh Waverley railway station - Glasgow Central station railway link. Kingsknowe playing fields are home to Currie Star F.C., with three pitches available to the public.
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