Parkhead, Edinburgh facts for kids
Parkhead is a friendly neighborhood located in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. It's a place where many families live, with homes built in the 1940s. This area is known for its unique red-roofed houses.
Parkhead is about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) southwest of Edinburgh's busy city center. It's a quiet residential spot, perfect for everyday life.
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Discovering Parkhead
Parkhead is a charming part of Edinburgh. It offers a glimpse into how communities were planned decades ago. The area has a special feel with its distinct architecture.
Where is Parkhead Located?
Parkhead sits in a convenient spot within Edinburgh. To its north, you'll find the A71 Calder Road. This road connects Parkhead to other neighborhoods like Fairbrae and Broomhouse.
To the east, it borders Longstone Road. A new development called 'The Green' was finished here in 2021. To the west, Parkhead is next to Sighthill. To the south, it meets Murrayburn Road.
Homes and Architecture
The houses in Parkhead were mostly built in the 1940s. They are low-rise, meaning they don't have many floors. Many are designed as 'cottage flats'. This means four homes are grouped together in one building.
These homes often have special Art Deco features. Art Deco is a cool style of design that was popular in the 1920s and 1930s. It uses geometric shapes and sleek lines. A very noticeable feature of Parkhead homes is their unique red roofs.
Parkhead's Place in the City
For a long time, Parkhead was one of the smallest administrative areas, called 'wards', in Edinburgh City Council. A ward is like a small district that helps organize local government.
In 2007, the city changed how these wards were set up. They became larger and had more members representing them. Since then, Parkhead has been part of the bigger Sighthill/Gorgie ward. This means it's now part of a larger community area for local planning and services.
