Currie
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For other uses, see Currie (disambiguation).
Currie (Scottish Gaelic: Currach, IPA:[ˈkʰuːᵲəx]) 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.
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Currie
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The Flag of Currie | |
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Location within the City of Edinburgh council area Show map of the City of Edinburgh council area | |
Population | 7,494 (2011) |
OS grid reference | NT182677 |
Council area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | CURRIE |
Postcode district | EH14 |
Dialling code | 0131 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
55.895956°N 3.307439°W / 55.895956; -3.307439 |
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In 2001, the population of Currie was 8,550 and it contained 3,454 houses.[1]