Riccarton, Edinburgh
Area of Edinburgh, Scotland
About
Riccarton is an area in Edinburgh's Green Belt, in Scotland. It is mainly undeveloped, with much farmland and few houses.
Riccarton is to the west of the Edinburgh City Bypass (the A720), and is known for being the location of Heriot-Watt University's main campus, including Oriam, Scotland's National Performance Centre for Sport which opened to the public in August 2016.
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Currie, Edinburgh
Suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland
1.1 mi away
HMSO Store, Sighthill
Listed building in Edinburgh
1.6 mi away
Oriam
Scotland's national centre for sport
0.3 mi away
Juniper Green
Village near Edinburgh, Scotland
1.4 mi away
Woodhall House, Edinburgh
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1.5 mi away
The Calders
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1.3 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
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