Pilton, Edinburgh facts for kids
"West Pilton" redirects here. For the rural parish in North Devon, England, see Pilton West.
Pilton is a residential area of northern Edinburgh, Scotland. It is to the north of Ferry Road, immediately east of Muirhouse, and to the west and south of Granton (the Boswall, Royston Mains and Wardieburn neighbourhoods).
Ethnicity
| Pilton compared | Pilton | Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.8% | 91.7% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 5.5% |
| Black | 6.0% | 1.2% |
| Mixed | 0.9% | 0.9% |
Sport
Spartans F.C. are based in the area, playing off Pilton Drive at Ainslie Park since 2008; a public leisure centre of the same name is immediately adjacent to the ground. Their previous home City Park was two blocks to the south-east – housing now occupies the site.
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