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About Observatory Road
Observatory Road is a street located in Edinburgh. The street has a length of approximately 927 metres.
Observatory Road 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.
Observatory Road has the postcodes of EH9 3HG and EH9 3HE.
Observatory Road is located within the county of City of Edinburgh, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 330.75 miles North West from central London., 1.69 miles South from Edinburgh, 37.92 miles South from Dundee and 41.56 miles East from Glasgow.
Observatory Road is within the Post Town of EDINBURGH.
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Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
Mauritius Road
15th April 2024
Why is Mauritius Road so called, since when and by whom? Does Greenwich have any particular links with Mauritius? Very interested to know. 🤞🏼
Can You Help?Estate Agents near Observatory Road
| Name | Address | Website |
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| CALA Homes, Coming Soon - Newington Residences | Canaan Lane, Edinburgh, EH10 4SG | Visit Website |
| Truscott Property | 10 Morningside Drive, Edinburgh, EH10 5LY | Visit Website |
| Student Castle - Private Halls, Edinburgh | 199 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PH | Visit Website |
Location Details
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| Latitude | 55.923746 |
| Longitude | -3.185318 |
| OS Easting (X): | 325937 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 670704 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT259707 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for Observatory Road
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Frequently asked Questions for Observatory Road
What Council (Local Authority) is Observatory Road in?
Observatory Road is located within the local authority area of City of Edinburgh Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is Observatory Road in?
Observatory Road is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Observatory Road in?
Observatory Road is located within the ward of Southside/Newington.
What County is Observatory Road in?
Observatory Road is located within the ceremonial county of City of Edinburgh.
What Constituency is Observatory Road in?
Observatory Road is located within the constituency of Edinburgh South.
What Part of the UK is Observatory Road in?
Observatory Road is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is Observatory Road in?
Observatory Road is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is Observatory Road in?
Observatory Road is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Observatory Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Blackford Hill Rise | junction |
| Observatory Green | junction |
| Ladysmith Road | junction |
| West Mains Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Observatory Road
| Sunrise | 05:39 |
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| Sunset | 20:42 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Observatory Road
| Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 25 April 2024 at 12:00 (6.11 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.8°C (60.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNE (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00104832 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing in Suburbia |
| LSOA Code: | S01008587 |
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| LSOA Name: | Blackford &West Mains and Mayfield Road - 01 |
| SOA Code: | 3c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001609 |
| MSOA Name: | Blackford &West Mains and Mayfield Road |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Cameron Toll |
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| Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, 6 Lady Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5PB |
| 0131 5286220 |
| Distance: 0.84 Miles |
| Directions from Observatory Road to Sainsburys Cameron Toll |
| Tesco Causewayside Express |
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| 158 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PR |
| 0345 026 9434 |
| Distance: 0.87 Miles |
| Directions from Observatory Road to Tesco Causewayside Express |
| Sainsburys Edinburgh Marchmont Road Local |
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| Marchmont Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1BG |
| 1314460096 |
| Distance: 0.93 Miles |
| Directions from Observatory Road to Sainsburys Edinburgh Marchmont Road Local |
| Sainsburys Edinburgh Morningside Road Local |
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| 358-364 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH10 4QN |
| 1314479311 |
| Distance: 0.96 Miles |
| Directions from Observatory Road to Sainsburys Edinburgh Morningside Road Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0131 - Edinburgh |
| Area Code: 01968 - Penicuik |
| Area Code: 01875 - Tranent |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | >=30 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 12 |
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 South |
| The Member of Parliament is Ian Murray |
| Details for the MP Ian Murray on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Ian Murray on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Ian Murray won with a majority of 11,095 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 66,188 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Southside/Newington Ward |
| Ceremonial County: City of Edinburgh |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Secondary Schools
Liberton High School
Address: Liberton High School, 328 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7PT
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 0131 664 7514
Scotland Primary Schools
St John Vianney RC Primary School
Address: St John Vianney RC Primary School, 17 Ivanhoe Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 6AU
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 0131 664 1742
Prestonfield Primary School
Address: Prestonfield Primary School, Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5LJ
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 0131 667 1336
Liberton Primary School
Address: Liberton Primary School, 229 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5UD
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 0131 664 2337
Sciennes Primary School
Address: Sciennes Primary School, 10 Sciennes Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1LG
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 0131 667 1243
James Gillespie's Primary School
Address: James Gillespie's Primary School, Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh, EH9 1BD
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 0131 447 1014
Canaan Lane Primary School
Address: Canaan Lane Primary School, 35B Canaan Lane, EDINBURGH, EH10 4SG
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 0131 529 2191
St Peter's RC Primary School
Address: St Peter's RC Primary School, 10 Falcon Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4AH
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 0131 447 5742
South Morningside Primary School
Address: South Morningside Primary School, 116 Comiston Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5QN
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 0131 447 5446
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Astley Ainslie Hospital | Grange Loan, Edinburgh | EH9 2HL | 1.09 Km | View Directions |
| Royal Hospital For Sick Children (edinburgh) | 9 Sciennes Road, Edinburgh | EH9 1LF | 1.65 Km | View Directions |
| Learning Disabilities Service Healthcare Houses | Lothian | EH10 5EZ | 1.83 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Observatory Road
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| SOUTHSIDE DENTAL CARE | 125 Mayfield Road, Edinburgh | EH9 3AJ | 0.82 Km | View Directions |
| EDINBURGH DENTAL | 59 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh | EH9 1ST | 1.17 Km | View Directions |
| BARBOUR DENTAL PRACTICE | 39 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh | EH9 2BX | 1.25 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Observatory Road
LUCS AAH - WOODLAND HOUSE
Address: WOODLAND HOUSE, ASTLEY AINSLIE HOSPITAL, 143 GRANGE LOAN, EDINBURGH, EH9 2HL
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 464395
LUCS AAH - BLACKFORD PAVILION
Address: FIRST FLOOR BLACKFORD PAVILION, ASTLEY AINSLIE HOSPITAL, 143 GRANGE LOAN, EDINBURGH, EH9 2HL
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 379425
DR A COMISKEY AND PARTNERS
Address: CONAN DOYLE MEDICAL CENTRE, 4 NETHER LIBERTON LANE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5TY
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 665160
BRAEFOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CONAN DOYLE MEDICAL CENTRE, 4 NETHER LIBERTON LANE, EDINBURGH, EH16 5TY
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 672240
GRANGE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 1 BEAUFORT ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH9 1AG
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 471646
HERMITAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5/6 HERMITAGE TERRACE, EDINBURGH, EH10 4RP
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 476277
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Observatory Road
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Bestway National Chemists Ltd | 55a Mayfield Road, Edinburgh | EH9 3AA | 0131 667 1992 | View Directions | |
| Omnicare Pharmacy Ltd | 2 Fountainhall Road, Edinburgh | EH9 2NN | 0131 667 2151 | View Directions | |
| Right Medicine Pharmacy Limited | 2 Beaufort Road, Edinburgh | EH9 1AG | 0131 4479610 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Observatory Road
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - FORT)
Address: LAWHOUSE TOLL, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3RH
Distance: 3.02 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - COSTKEA WAY
Address: COSTCO (UK) LTD, COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, EH20 9BY
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Edinburgh Station is 1.98 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.
Haymarket Station is 1.99 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.