Map of George Square Lane
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About George Square Lane
George Square Lane is a street located in Edinburgh. The street has a length of approximately 388 metres.
George Square Lane is located within the City of Edinburgh Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK.
George Square Lane is located within the county of City of Edinburgh, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 332.03 miles North West from central London., 0.35 miles South from Edinburgh, 36.67 miles South from Dundee and 41.52 miles East from Glasgow.
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Swing Swang Lane
28th April 2024
I am trying to find out why the lane is named Swing Swang?
It has been known known this since at least 1905 when hedge making contents used to be held here.
Swing Swang is often used to describe a fairground ride. I remember Swing Boats. Were they a bit like this or is Swing Swang another name for swings?
Swing Swangs are also mentioned in connection to orchards. Or were orchards just good places to have swings?
Estate Agents near George Square Lane
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Ennova Estate Agents | 26 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LD | Visit Website |
| Umega | 10 Lister Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9GL | Visit Website |
| Umega Lettings | Umega Lettings 10 Lister Square Edinburgh EH3 9GL | Visit Website |
Location Details
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| Latitude | 55.942890 |
| Longitude | -3.190101 |
| OS Easting (X): | 325675 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 672839 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT257728 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for George Square Lane
What Council (Local Authority) is George Square Lane in?
George Square Lane is located within the local authority area of City of Edinburgh Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is George Square Lane in?
George Square Lane is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is George Square Lane in?
George Square Lane is located within the ward of Southside/Newington.
What County is George Square Lane in?
George Square Lane is located within the ceremonial county of City of Edinburgh.
What Constituency is George Square Lane in?
George Square Lane is located within the constituency of Edinburgh East.
What Part of the UK is George Square Lane in?
George Square Lane is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is George Square Lane in?
George Square Lane is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is George Square Lane in?
George Square Lane is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with George Square Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
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| George Square | junction |
| George Square | junction |
| Buccleuch Place | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for George Square Lane
| Sunrise | 05:02 |
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| Sunset | 21:16 |
Latest Weather Conditions for George Square Lane
| Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 12 May 2024 at 18:00 (6.01 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Sunny day |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 18.6°C (69.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ESE (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00107235 |
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| ONS Area Name | Multicultural Student Neighbourhoods |
| LSOA Code: | S01008673 |
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| LSOA Name: | Meadows and Southside - 08 |
| SOA Code: | 1a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001621 |
| MSOA Name: | Meadows and Southside |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Quartermile Local |
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| 29-30 Simpson Loan, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9GG |
| 0131 656 0505 |
| Distance: 0.1 Miles |
| Directions from George Square Lane to Sainsburys Quartermile Local |
| Tesco Nicolson St Metro |
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| 94 Nicolson St, Edinburgh, EH8 9EW |
| 0345 677 9247 |
| Distance: 0.29 Miles |
| Directions from George Square Lane to Tesco Nicolson St Metro |
| Sainsburys Edinburgh Nicolson Street Local |
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| 52 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EDINBURGH, Scotland, EH8 9DT |
| 1316670241 |
| Distance: 0.3 Miles |
| Directions from George Square Lane to Sainsburys Edinburgh Nicolson Street Local |
| Tesco South Bridge Express |
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| 59-62 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1LS |
| 0345 675 7213 |
| Distance: 0.36 Miles |
| Directions from George Square Lane to Tesco South Bridge Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0131 - Edinburgh |
| Area Code: 01968 - Penicuik |
| Area Code: 01875 - Tranent |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of City of Edinburgh |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh &EH1 1YJ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0131 200 2000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Edinburgh East |
| The Member of Parliament is Tommy Sheppard |
| Details for the MP Tommy Sheppard on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Tommy Sheppard on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Tommy Sheppard won with a majority of 10,417 the result was SNP hold. The total electorate was 69,424 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Southside/Newington Ward |
| Ceremonial County: City of Edinburgh |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Preston Street Primary School
Address: Preston Street Primary School, 169 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5BR
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 0131 667 4208
Royal Mile Primary School
Address: Royal Mile Primary School, 86 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BZ
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 0131 556 3347
Sciennes Primary School
Address: Sciennes Primary School, 10 Sciennes Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1LG
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 0131 667 1243
Tollcross Primary School
Address: Tollcross Primary School, 117 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 0131 229 7828
Scotland Secondary Schools
James Gillespie's High School
Address: James Gillespie's High School, 57 Lauderdale Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1DD
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 0131 447 1900
St Thomas Of Aquin's High School
Address: St Thomas Of Aquin's High School, 2-20 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9NH
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 0131 229 8734
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Royal Hospital For Sick Children (edinburgh) | 9 Sciennes Road, Edinburgh | EH9 1LF | 0.50 Km | View Directions |
| Ballenden House | 28/32 Howden Street, Edinburgh | EH8 9HL | 0.52 Km | View Directions |
| Edinburgh Dental Institute | 4th Floor, Lauriston Building, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh | EH3 9HA | 0.53 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near George Square Lane
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| VITALITY DENTAL | 5/3 Bristo Square, Edinburgh | EH8 9AL | 0.37 Km | View Directions |
| CITRUS DENTAL CARE | 1 Meadow Place, Edinburgh | EH9 1JZ | 0.43 Km | View Directions |
| CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE | 3 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh | EH3 9EW | 0.47 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near George Square Lane
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE
Address: 6 BRISTO SQUARE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 9AL
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 502777
MACKENZIE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 20 WEST RICHMOND STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 9DX
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 511000
LUCS RHSC
Address: 9 SCIENNES ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH9 1LF
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 379150
ST LEONARD'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 145 PLEASANCE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 9RU
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 684547
MEADOWS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 9 BROUGHAM PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 9HW
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 297709
DALKEITH ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SALISBURY COURT, 102 ST LEONARDS STREET, EDINBURGH, EH8 9RD
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 671289
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near George Square Lane
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Tinkler Ltd | 45 Forrest Road, Edinburgh | EH1 2QP | 0131 225 7770 | View Directions | |
| Ms. Michele J Lapsley | Richard Verney Building, 6 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, | EH8 9AL | 0131 6502525 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 6 St Patrick Street, Edinburgh | EH8 9HB | 0131 667 1698 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near George Square Lane
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)
Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - FORT)
Address: LAWHOUSE TOLL, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3RH
Distance: 3.23 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Edinburgh Station is 0.66 miles away.
Address: Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Edinburgh is situated on the East Coast Main Line|Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|North Clyde Line|Fife Circle Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line|Shotts Line|Borders Railway|West Coast Main Line.
Edinburgh Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Directions from George Square Lane to Edinburgh Rail Station
Haymarket Station is 1.12 miles away.
Address: Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EY
Haymarket is situated on the Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|North Clyde Line|Fife Circle Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line|Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Haymarket Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Directions from George Square Lane to Haymarket Rail Station