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It was extensively redeveloped during the 1990s and 2000s, with a large number of properties being renovated and some others -such as the high rise "slab block" flats at Hailesland Park being demolished and replaced with newer "low rise" housing. As well as council and private housing, there is a
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Although named after a large private house, the area was not substantially developed until the early-1970s, which is reflected in the dominant housing styles, mainly purpose-built flats and
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The main points of arrival and departure for Wester Hailes are the string of bus stops located on the northern edge of Westside Plaza (formerly Wester Hailes Shopping Centre), and the
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community housing association called Prospect Community Housing based in Westburn Avenue, who have housing in the Westburn,
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cinema and a collection of shops both adjacent to and inside the Wester Hailes Shopping Centre. A
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Campus. There is also pedestrian and cycle access east towards the city centre, via the
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Bus services departing here are the 3, 21, 30, 33, 400, X40, N30, N400 provided by
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Westside Plaza is the main social and shopping hub of the area, comprising a
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to the east. Bankhead Industrial Estate and Sighthill Park lie to the north.
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A swimming pool is located in the Wester Hailes Education Centre.
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is an area in the south west of Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Wester Hailes is located in the City of Edinburgh council area
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Wester Hailes is located in Scotland
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