EH8 9HF is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (EH8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (9HF) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case EH which means Edinburgh.
- Postal District. In our case EH8.
- Postal Sector. In our case EH8 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HF.
The regional mail center for the post area EH is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the EH8 9HF postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the EH8 9HF postcode have the street address of Cowan's Close
EH8 9HF is within the city of EDINBURGH.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 55.9434132968 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.18185229456 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loanhead | 4.73 | SSE | 163.98 |
| Musselburgh | 5.15 | E | 90.38 |
| Dalkeith | 5.46 | SE | 134.01 |
| Penicuik | 7.89 | SSW | 191.97 |
| Burntisland | 8.26 | NNW | 345.90 |
| Kinghorn | 8.71 | N | 1.50 |
| Cockenzie and Port Seton | 9.10 | ENE | 77.49 |
| Queensferry | 9.17 | WNW | 289.13 |
| Inverkeithing | 10.33 | NW | 305.76 |
| Broxburn | 11.18 | W | 266.88 |
| Livingston | 13.72 | WSW | 252.71 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Edinburgh Pleasance Youth Hostel
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 37.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 13.00% | W 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 17.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 50.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 21.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 18.00% | N 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 16.00% | NNW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | -2.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 1.00% | W 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 2.00% | W 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | W 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 2.00% | W 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 2.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 6.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 6.00% | W 9 mph |
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Preston Street Primary School
Address: Preston Street Primary School, 169 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5BR
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 0131 667 4208
Royal Mile Primary School
Address: Royal Mile Primary School, 86 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BZ
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 0131 556 3347
Abbeyhill Primary School
Address: Abbeyhill Primary School, Abbey Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5SJ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 0131 661 3054
Prestonfield Primary School
Address: Prestonfield Primary School, Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5LJ
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 0131 667 1336
Liberton Primary School
Address: Liberton Primary School, 229 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5UD
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 0131 664 2337
Sciennes Primary School
Address: Sciennes Primary School, 10 Sciennes Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1LG
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 0131 667 1243
Scotland Secondary Schools
James Gillespie's High School
Address: James Gillespie's High School, 57 Lauderdale Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1DD
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 0131 447 1900
Nearest Opticians
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)
Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - FORT)
Address: LAWHOUSE TOLL, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3RH
Distance: 2.93 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ST LEONARD'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 145 PLEASANCE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 9RU
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 684547
MACKENZIE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 20 WEST RICHMOND STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 9DX
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 511000
DALKEITH ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SALISBURY COURT, 102 ST LEONARDS STREET, EDINBURGH, EH8 9RD
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 671289
BOROUGHLOCH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SALISBURY COURT, 102 ST LEONARDS STREET, EDINBURGH, EH8 9RD
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 297529
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE
Address: 6 BRISTO SQUARE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 9AL
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 502777
LUCS RHSC
Address: 9 SCIENNES ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH9 1LF
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 379150
Transport Links
Train Stations
Edinburgh
Address: Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Postcode: EH1 1BB
Line: East Coast Main Line|Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|North Clyde Line|Fife Circle Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line|Shotts Line|Borders Railway|West Coast Main Line
Company:
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.67 miles
Haymarket
Address: Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EY
Postcode: EH12 5EY
Line: Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|North Clyde Line|Fife Circle Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line|Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 1.43 miles
Brunstane
Address: Brunstane station, Brunstane Road South, Brunstane, Midlothian, EH15 2NG
Postcode: EH15 2NG
Line: East Coast Main Line|Borders Railway
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.13 miles
Slateford
Address: Slateford station, Meggetgate, off A70 Slateford Road, Slateford, EH14 1BX
Postcode: EH14 1BX
Line: Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 2.65 miles
Musselburgh
Address: Musselburgh station, Whitehill Farm Road, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 6TT
Postcode: EH21 6TT
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.26 miles
Newcraighall
Address: Newcraighall station, Station Approach,, off Newcarighall Road, Newcraighall, EH21 8QT
Postcode: EH21 8QT
Line: Borders Railway
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.50 miles
Shawfair
Address: Shawfair station, 9 Harelaw, off Old Carighall Road, near Dalkeith, EH22 1SB
Postcode: EH22 1SB
Line: Borders Railway
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.10 miles
Kingsknowe
Address: Kingsknowe station, Kingsknowe Road, Kingsknowe, City of Edinburgh, EH14 2JX
Postcode: EH14 2JX
Line: Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.65 miles
Eskbank
Address: Eskbank station, Unit 4,, Hardengreen Industrial Estate, Eskbank, EH22 3NX
Postcode: EH22 3NX
Line: Borders Railway
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.74 miles
Newtongrange
Address: Newtongrange station, 23 Murderdean Road, Newtongrange, Midlothian, EH22 4PE
Postcode: EH22 4PE
Line: Borders Railway
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.98 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Chris Murray |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Easter Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 5RG | 1.76 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 1.92 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Lady Road, EDINBURGH, EH16 5PB | 2.16 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Lady Road, EDINBURGH, EH16 5PB | 2.16 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Morningside Road, EDINBURGH, EH10 4AX | 2.31 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Food Court, Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH1 1BB | 0.67 miles | Directions to Food Court, Waverley Station |
| 89/90 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER | 0.87 miles | Directions to 89/90 Princes St |
| Unit 4c Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF | 1.36 miles | Directions to Unit 4c Fountain Park |
| 3 Whitehill Road, Edinburgh, EH15 3HR | 3.07 miles | Directions to 3 Whitehill Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 0.73 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ |
| McDonald's, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 0.78 miles | Directions to McDonald's, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU |
| McDonald's, Princes Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4BL | 1.09 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Princes Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4BL |
| McDonald's, London Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 6AA | 1.20 miles | Directions to McDonald's, London Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 6AA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Nicolson Street, EDINBURGH, EH8 9DT | 0.19 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Nicolson Street |
| KFC, Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ | 0.73 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Princes Mall |
| KFC, South St. Andrew Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2AU | 0.78 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - St Andrews Street |
| KFC, South Charlotte Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4AN | 1.05 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 1.19 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |