Taxis in Balerno— Licensed Local Taxis & Private Hire
A charming village at the foot of the Pentlands — peaceful, green, and well connected to Edinburgh.
Balerno is a village on the south-western edge of Edinburgh, located in the EH14 postcode area at the foot of the Pentland Hills. The village has a strong community identity with local shops, schools, and sports facilities, and is popular with walkers and cyclists who use it as a base for exploring the Pentland Hills Regional Park. Despite its rural feel, Balerno is within easy commuting distance of Edinburgh city centre. Joe Maxi Taxis provides transfers from Balerno to Edinburgh Airport and destinations across Scotland. For larger groups, our trusted partner network can help with minibus hire in Balerno.
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Local knowledge — taxis in Balerno
Balerno is a village on the south-western edge of Edinburgh, located in the EH14 postcode area at the foot of the Pentland Hills. The village has a strong community identity with local shops, schools, and sports facilities, and is popular with walkers and cyclists who use it as a base for exploring the Pentland Hills Regional Park. Despite its rural feel, Balerno is within easy commuting distance of Edinburgh city centre. Joe Maxi Taxis provides transfers from Balerno to Edinburgh Airport and destinations across Scotland.
Airport transfers from Balerno
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) — approx 20–25 min
- Glasgow Airport (GLA) — approx 50–60 min
Golf taxis near Balerno
- Harburn Golf Club (10 min)
- Kingsknowe Golf Club (15 min)
- Baberton Golf Club (15 min)
Stag & hen do taxis in Balerno
- Edinburgh city centre (30 min)
- Livingston (20 min)
- Haymarket (25 min)
Sports event taxis in Balerno
- Pentland Hills outdoor activities (5 min)
- Murrayfield Stadium (25 min)
- Tynecastle Park (30 min)
Hospital taxis in Balerno
- St John's Hospital, Livingston (15 min)
- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (30 min)
- Western General Hospital (25 min)
About Balerno
- The Pentland Hills, which rise immediately behind Balerno, form one of Scotland's most accessible upland areas and have been a recreational resource for Edinburgh residents for centuries. The hills contain a network of reservoirs built in the nineteenth century to supply Edinburgh with fresh water, and the paths around Harlaw and Threipmuir reservoirs are among the most popular walking routes in the Lothians.
- Balerno was the terminus of the Balerno Branch Railway, which ran from Edinburgh Princes Street Station through the Water of Leith valley from 1874 until 1943 for passengers and 1967 for freight. The line served the mills and quarries along the valley and provided a vital commuter link for the villages. The trackbed is now a popular walking and cycling path.
- The village of Balerno has maintained its distinct identity despite being absorbed into the City of Edinburgh in 1975. Local community organisations, including the Balerno Community Trust, work to preserve the village's character and provide facilities for residents, and the village has consistently resisted large-scale housing development that would alter its rural feel.
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