![]() In part: Forth, Inverleith, Corstorphine/MurrayfieldĮdinburgh West was mostly suburban, but took in rural areas to the west.The electoral wards used in this seat are The wards were created in 1999, at the same time as the constituency, and are due to be replaced with new wards in 2007, without change to constituency boundaries.įrom the 2011 election, Edinburgh West was redrawn and renamed " Edinburgh Western". The rest of the East Lothian area was covered by the East Lothian constituency, which is in the South of Scotland electoral region.Įdinburgh West included the wards of Cramond, Dalmeny and Kirkliston, Davidson's Mains, East Craigs, Gyle, Muirhouse and Drylaw, Murrayfield, North East Corstorphine, South Queensferry, South East Corstorphine, and Stenhouse, part of the Craigleith ward, which is split with Edinburgh Central, and part of the Pilton ward, which was split with Edinburgh North and Leith. The rest of the city area was covered by five other constituencies, all also in the Lothians electoral region: Edinburgh North and Leith, Edinburgh Central, Edinburgh Pentlands, Edinburgh East and Musselburgh and Edinburgh South,Įdinburgh West had boundaries with the Edinburgh North and Leith constituency, the Edinburgh Central constituency, and the Edinburgh Pentlands constituency.Įdinburgh East and Musselburgh also covered the Musselburgh portion of the East Lothian council area. The Holyrood constituency covered a western portion of the City of Edinburgh council area. In 2005, however, Scottish Westminster ( House of Commons) constituencies were mostly replaced with new constituencies. The Edinburgh West constituency was created at the same time as the Scottish Parliament, in 1999, with the name and boundaries of an existing Westminster constituency. The region covered the City of Edinburgh council area, the West Lothian council area, part of the Midlothian council area, and part of the East Lothian council area.Ĭonstituency boundaries and council area The other eight constituencies of the Lothians region were: Edinburgh Central, Edinburgh East and Musselburgh, Edinburgh North and Leith, Edinburgh Pentlands, Edinburgh South, Linlithgow, Livingston and Midlothian. Breakfast is always included, so book your stay Scottish stay now.See also: Lothians (Scottish Parliament electoral region) Or chill in the lounge with a glass of wine and curry. Relax in your state-of-the-art room and stream your favourite shows to your devices on fast and free Wi-Fi. ![]() Or stroll the shops of Princes Street and Edinburgh’s Old Town. If luxury shopping and dining are more your style, the recently opened St James Quarter is the perfect place to spend an afternoon. Camera Obscura’s World Of Illusions makes for a fun day out, with interactive exhibits and mind-boggling tricks. Sports fans can catch a rugby match at the Murrayfield Stadium, just 5 minutes' drive from the hotel.Ĭulture enthusiasts will enjoy the world-renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which takes place annually in August and features hundreds of shows and events across the city.įor animal lovers, the Edinburgh Zoo is a must-see destination and 10 minutes from the hotel, where you can get up close and personal with the UK’s only captive Pandas. Guests can visit the iconic Edinburgh Castle, which is just a short distance away, and learn about Scotland's fascinating history. Edinburgh Airport is a 10km drive from the hotel.Ĭonveniently located for exploring all that Edinburgh has to offer. Edinburgh Waverley Station is a 15-minute drive away for catching trains to Glasgow and Newcastle. ![]() ![]() Welcome to Holiday Inn Express® Edinburgh City West! Just off the A90 and a short taxi ride from Haymarket Station. ![]()
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