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{{Short description|Road in Scotland}}
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The '''A702''' is a major road in [[Scotland]], that runs from [[Edinburgh]] to [[St. John's Town of Dalry]] in [[Dumfries and Galloway]]. It is the last section of a sometimes recommended route{{By whom|date=October 2009}} between [[London]] and Edinburgh, the English and Scottish capitals, which now follows the [[M1 motorway|M1]], [[M6 motorway|M6]], [[A74(M)]] and A702 roads, rather than the more direct [[A1 road (Great Britain)|A1]] and [[A1 road (Great Britain)#A1.28M.29|A1(M)]] which runs all the way.
The '''A702''' is a major road in [[Scotland]], that runs from [[Edinburgh]] to [[St. John's Town of Dalry]] in [[Dumfries and Galloway]]. It is the last section of the route from [[London]] via the [[West Midlands (region)|West Midlands]] and [[North West England]] to Edinburgh, which follows the [[M1 motorway|M1]], [[M6 motorway|M6]], [[A74(M)]] and finally the A702.


==Route of Road==
==Route of Road==
[[Image:Lothian Road, Edinburgh.jpg|thumb|right|The start of the A702, Lothian Road, in central Edinburgh.]]
[[File:Tollcross, Edinburgh (composite).jpg|thumb|right|The start of the A702 at the Tollcross junction in central Edinburgh. The road heads off to the left of the photograph.]]
[[File:Dalry A702&A713 June2009 2.JPG|thumb|right|The end of the A702 in [[St John's Town of Dalry]].]]
[[File:Dalry A702&A713 June2009 2.JPG|thumb|right|The end of the A702 in [[St John's Town of Dalry]].]]
The A702 begins as a minor street heading north as Ponton Street from its junction with West Tolcross, then turning east into Fountainbridge, and south into Earl Grey Street where it [[concurrency (road)|overlaps]] with the [[A700 road|A700]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Walking directions to Home St/A702|url=https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Ponton+St%2FA702&daddr=55.9445542,-3.2057111+to:Home+St%2FA702&hl=en&ll=55.944092,-3.205529&spn=0.002388,0.004903&sll=55.943901,-3.204489&sspn=0.003377,0.009806&geocode=FbCgVQMduRbP_w%3BFWqlVQMdsRXP_yk13OirmMeHSDGlWlrPo5DQwA%3BFbKfVQMdjB3P_w&t=h&dirflg=w&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=17&via=1&z=18|publisher=Google Maps|access-date=23 September 2013}}</ref> {{As of|2013}} it is not possible to drive this {{convert|0.3|mi|adj=on}} section continuously due to opposing one-way systems.
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It starts as a [[primary route]] at the Tollcross junction in [[Edinburgh]], and continues south until it meets the [[Edinburgh City Bypass]] (A720) on the city's outskirts. In the city is known as Home Street, Leven Street, Bruntsfield Place, Morningside Road, Comiston Road and finally Biggar Road. It continues in a south-westerly direction through the Pentland Hills to [[Biggar, South Lanarkshire|Biggar]], before following the [[River Clyde|Clyde Valley]]. The route is a major commuter route for residents of [[Carlops]], [[West Linton]] and [[Biggar, South Lanarkshire|Biggar]] who work in and around the Edinburgh area. The road passes through the attractive villages off [[Coulter, Lanarkshire|Coulter]] and Lamington, before meeting the [[A73 road (Great Britain)|A73 road]] at a new [[roundabout]] junction, and then shortly afterwards meets junction 13 of the [[M74 motorway|M74]]. From [[Abington, South Lanarkshire|Abington]], it continues as a non-primary route, and [[overlap (road)|overlap]]s the [[A76 road (Great Britain)|A76 road]] for 1½ miles until [[Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway|Thornhill]]. From Thornhill, the road winds south-west still, through the village of [[Moniaive]], until eventually reaching [[St. John's Town of Dalry]]. Here, it terminates at its junction with the [[A713 road]].

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It starts as a [[primary route]] at the Tollcross junction in [[Edinburgh]], and continues south until it meets the [[Edinburgh City Bypass]] (A720) on the city's outskirts. In the city it is known as Home Street, Leven Street, Bruntsfield Place, Morningside Road, Comiston Road and finally Biggar Road. It continues in a south-westerly direction beside the Pentland Hills to [[Biggar, South Lanarkshire|Biggar]], before following the [[River Clyde|Clyde Valley]]. The route is a major commuter route for residents of [[Carlops]], [[West Linton]] and [[Biggar, South Lanarkshire|Biggar]] who work in and around the Edinburgh area. The road passes through the villages of [[Coulter, Lanarkshire|Coulter]] and Lamington, before meeting the [[A73 road (Great Britain)|A73 road]] at a new [[roundabout]] junction, and then shortly afterwards meets junction 13 of the [[M74 motorway|M74]]. From [[Abington, South Lanarkshire|Abington]], it continues as a non-primary route, and [[overlap (road)|overlap]]s the [[A76 road (Great Britain)|A76 road]] for 1{{frac|1|2}} miles until [[Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway|Thornhill]]. From Thornhill, the road winds south-west still, through the village of [[Moniaive]], until eventually reaching [[St. John's Town of Dalry]]. Here, it terminates at its junction with the [[A713 road]].


The A702 from junction 13 of the M74 is the recommended route to Edinburgh, whereas the windier [[A7 road (Great Britain)|A7 road]] is signed as the Tourist Route to Edinburgh. The route attracts a large number of lorries and heavy goods vehicles and even though it includes some reasonably straight sections suitable for overtaking it can be a slow route from the M74 to Edinburgh. One other possible route to Edinburgh for those prepared to enjoy their driving more is the [[A701 road]] via [[Moffat]].
The A702 from junction 13 of the M74 is the recommended route to Edinburgh, whereas the windier [[A7 road (Great Britain)|A7 road]] is signed as the Tourist Route to Edinburgh. The route attracts a large number of lorries and heavy goods vehicles and even though it includes some reasonably straight sections suitable for overtaking it can be a slow route from the M74 to Edinburgh. One other possible route to Edinburgh for those prepared to enjoy their driving more is the [[A701 road]] via [[Moffat]].


The stretch of the A702 between Abington and Edinburgh was formerly part of the [[Euroroute]] system, of route E32. The E32 also ran northwards out of Edinburgh along the [[A90 road|A90]]/[[M90 motorway|M90]] as far as [[Perth, Scotland|Perth]].
The stretch of the A702 between Abington and Edinburgh was formerly part of the [[Euroroute]] system, of route E32. The E32 also ran northwards out of Edinburgh along the [[A90 road|A90]]/[[M90 motorway|M90]] as far as [[Perth, Scotland|Perth]].

==References==
{{reflist}}https://scotlander.co.uk/


==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/roadlists/r10/notes.php?number=A702 SABRE page on A702]
*[http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/roadlists/r10/notes.php?number=A702 SABRE page on A702]


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[[Category:Transport in Dumfries and Galloway]]
[[Category:Transport in Dumfries and Galloway]]
[[Category:Transport in South Lanarkshire]]
[[Category:Transport in South Lanarkshire]]
[[Category:Morningside, Edinburgh]]
[[Category:Transport in the Scottish Borders]]
[[Category:Biggar, South Lanarkshire]]
[[Category:Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway]]

Latest revision as of 04:59, 1 February 2024

A702 shield
A702
Route information
Length83.5 mi (134.4 km)
Major junctions
East endEdinburgh
55°56′37″N 3°12′13″W / 55.9436°N 3.2037°W / 55.9436; -3.2037 (A702 road (northeastern end))
Major intersections A700
A720
A703
A766
A721
A72
A73
– M74 (Northbound)
– A74(M) (Southbound)
A76
A713
West endSt. John's Town of Dalry
55°06′21″N 4°09′54″W / 55.1059°N 4.1649°W / 55.1059; -4.1649 (A702 road (southwestern end))
Location
CountryUnited Kingdom
Primary
destinations		Edinburgh, Biggar, Abington
Road network

The A702 is a major road in Scotland, that runs from Edinburgh to St. John's Town of Dalry in Dumfries and Galloway. It is the last section of the route from London via the West Midlands and North West England to Edinburgh, which follows the M1, M6, A74(M) and finally the A702.

Route of Road

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The start of the A702 at the Tollcross junction in central Edinburgh. The road heads off to the left of the photograph.
The end of the A702 in St John's Town of Dalry.

The A702 begins as a minor street heading north as Ponton Street from its junction with West Tolcross, then turning east into Fountainbridge, and south into Earl Grey Street where it overlaps with the A700.[1] As of 2013 it is not possible to drive this 0.3-mile (0.48 km) section continuously due to opposing one-way systems.

It starts as a primary route at the Tollcross junction in Edinburgh, and continues south until it meets the Edinburgh City Bypass (A720) on the city's outskirts. In the city it is known as Home Street, Leven Street, Bruntsfield Place, Morningside Road, Comiston Road and finally Biggar Road. It continues in a south-westerly direction beside the Pentland Hills to Biggar, before following the Clyde Valley. The route is a major commuter route for residents of Carlops, West Linton and Biggar who work in and around the Edinburgh area. The road passes through the villages of Coulter and Lamington, before meeting the A73 road at a new roundabout junction, and then shortly afterwards meets junction 13 of the M74. From Abington, it continues as a non-primary route, and overlaps the A76 road for 11⁄2 miles until Thornhill. From Thornhill, the road winds south-west still, through the village of Moniaive, until eventually reaching St. John's Town of Dalry. Here, it terminates at its junction with the A713 road.

The A702 from junction 13 of the M74 is the recommended route to Edinburgh, whereas the windier A7 road is signed as the Tourist Route to Edinburgh. The route attracts a large number of lorries and heavy goods vehicles and even though it includes some reasonably straight sections suitable for overtaking it can be a slow route from the M74 to Edinburgh. One other possible route to Edinburgh for those prepared to enjoy their driving more is the A701 road via Moffat.

The stretch of the A702 between Abington and Edinburgh was formerly part of the Euroroute system, of route E32. The E32 also ran northwards out of Edinburgh along the A90/M90 as far as Perth.

References

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  1. ^ "Walking directions to Home St/A702". Google Maps. Retrieved 23 September 2013.

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