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| Route information | ||||
Part of  E05 | ||||
| Length | 42.9 mi (69.0 km) | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| East end | Edinburgh 55°57′00″N 3°12′27″W / 55.9501°N 3.2076°W | |||
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| West end | Greenock 55°56′55″N 4°45′23″W / 55.9487°N 4.7565°W | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | United Kingdom | |||
| Constituent country | Scotland | |||
| Primary destinations | Greenock, Glasgow Airport, Glasgow, Livingston, Edinburgh | |||
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The A8 is a major road in Scotland, connecting Edinburgh to Greenock via Glasgow. Its importance diminished following the construction of the M8 motorway which also covers the route between Edinburgh and Glasgow.