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Seafield, Edinburgh

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Seafield is a coastal strip situated on the Firth of Forth between Leith and Portobello in north-east Edinburgh, Scotland. The area is mainly commercial, and has little housing. The area is home to Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, which cares for around 150 of Edinburgh and the Lothians' lost and abandoned cats and dogs. The Eastern General Hospital was based here until being demolished in 2008. Its maternity unit served North East Edinburgh and the Borders until 1997.

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Seafield, Edinburgh
Seafield Road, City of Edinburgh Craigentinny/Meadowbank

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Seafield Road

Seafield Road
EH6 7LQ City of Edinburgh, Craigentinny/Meadowbank
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Craigentinny Marbles
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Jock's Lodge
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