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Saughton
Saughton council flats.jpg
1960s council flats in Saughton Mains
Saughton is located in Scotland
Saughton
Saughton
OS grid reference NT210718
Council area
  • City of Edinburgh
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town EDINBURGH
Postcode district EH11
Dialling code 0131
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK Parliament
  • Edinburgh West
    Edinburgh South West
Scottish Parliament
  • Edinburgh Pentlands
List of places
UK
Scotland
55°55′46″N 3°16′05″W / 55.92944°N 3.26806°W / 55.92944; -3.26806

Saughton is a neighborhood located in the western part of Edinburgh, Scotland. It shares borders with other areas like Broomhouse, Stenhouse, Longstone, and Carrick Knowe. The name "Saughton" comes from the Lowland Scots word "sauch," which means "willow tree." The Water of Leith, a river, flows nearby.

Saughton is home to HM Prison Edinburgh, often called "Saughton Prison." This facility is located in the southern part of the district.

The A71 road, a major road in Edinburgh, goes through Saughton. In this area, it is known as Calder Road. Further east, it changes names to Stenhouse Road and Gorgie Road.

Saughton Park is a large public park in the area. It has many features, including Scotland's biggest skatepark. The park is on the opposite side of Stenhouse from the main Saughton neighborhood.

Also in the area, though technically in Broomhouse, is Saughton House. This large government building was built in the 1950s. It houses offices for the Scottish Government and the Scottish Courts Service, along with other government departments.

Getting Around Saughton

It's easy to travel to and from Saughton using public transport.

Tram Services

Saughton Tram Stop on the Edinburgh Tram Route - geograph.org.uk - 5499711
Saughton tram stop

The Saughton tram stop is located near the meeting point of Broomhouse Drive and Saughton Road North. It's also close to the main railway lines that pass through the area. These lines include the Glasgow–Edinburgh via Falkirk line and the Fife Circle Line.

Preceding station   Edinburgh Trams   Following station
Balgreen
towards Newhaven
  Newhaven - Edinburgh Airport   Bankhead
towards Airport

Bus Routes

Several bus services connect Saughton to other parts of Edinburgh and beyond.

  • Lothian Buses operates routes:

* 3, 25, 34, 35 (along Calder Road) * 1, 2, 22 (along Broomhouse Drive/Stenhouse Drive)

  • McGill's Scotland East operates route:

* X22 (along Calder Road)

Famous People from Saughton

Saughton has been home to some notable individuals.

  • William Stevenson (1772–1829) was a Scottish preacher and writer.
  • Graeme Souness (born 1953) is a well-known retired Scottish footballer and manager.
  • The Baird baronets of Saughton Hall are a family with a special title.

Saughton Cemetery

Saughton Cemetery, Edinburgh
Saughton Cemetery, Edinburgh

Saughton Cemetery is a burial ground in the area. One famous person buried here is:

  • Louis Deuchars, a talented sculptor.
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