Map of West Bow
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About West Bow
West Bow is a street located in Edinburgh. The street has a length of approximately 93 metres.
West Bow 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.
West Bow has the postcodes of EH1 2JP and EH1 2HH.
West Bow is located within the county of City of Edinburgh, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 332.43 miles North West from central London., 0.15 miles West from Edinburgh, 36.39 miles South from Dundee and 41.36 miles East from Glasgow.
West Bow 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 West Bow
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Umega | 10 Lister Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9GL | Visit Website |
| Umega Lettings | Umega Lettings 10 Lister Square Edinburgh EH3 9GL | Visit Website |
| SouthSide Property Management | 20 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DH | Visit Website |
Location Details
| West Bow | |
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| Latitude | 55.947726 |
| Longitude | -3.195636 |
| OS Easting (X): | 325339 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 673383 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT253734 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for West Bow
What Council (Local Authority) is West Bow in?
West Bow is located within the local authority area of City of Edinburgh Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is West Bow in?
West Bow is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is West Bow in?
West Bow is located within the ward of City Centre.
What County is West Bow in?
West Bow is located within the ceremonial county of City of Edinburgh.
What Constituency is West Bow in?
West Bow is located within the constituency of Edinburgh East.
What Part of the UK is West Bow in?
West Bow is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is West Bow in?
West Bow is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is West Bow in?
West Bow is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with West Bow
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Cowgatehead | junction |
| Grassmarket | junction |
| Victoria Street | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times for West Bow
| Sunrise | 05:41 |
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| Sunset | 20:40 |
Latest Weather Conditions for West Bow
| Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 24 April 2024 at 02:00 (5.86 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 3.0°C (76.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00106878 & S00103334 |
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| ONS Area Name | Students and Commuters |
| LSOA Code: | S01008674 |
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| LSOA Name: | Old Town &Princes Street and Leith Street - 01 |
| SOA Code: | 1a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001622 |
| MSOA Name: | Old Town &Princes Street and Leith Street |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Edinburgh West Port Local |
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| 102 West Port, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9HS |
| 1312290699 |
| Distance: 0.25 Miles |
| Directions from West Bow to Sainsburys Edinburgh West Port Local |
| Sainsburys Quartermile Local |
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| 29-30 Simpson Loan, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9GG |
| 0131 656 0505 |
| Distance: 0.3 Miles |
| Directions from West Bow to Sainsburys Quartermile Local |
| Sainsburys Edinburgh South Bridge Local |
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| 79 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1HN |
| 1312609731 |
| Distance: 0.34 Miles |
| Directions from West Bow to Sainsburys Edinburgh South Bridge Local |
| Tesco South Bridge Express |
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| 59-62 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1LS |
| 0345 675 7213 |
| Distance: 0.38 Miles |
| Directions from West Bow to Tesco South Bridge Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0131 - Edinburgh |
| Area Code: 01968 - Penicuik |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | >=30 | 14.8 | >=30 | Y | 10 |
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: City Centre 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: 0.93 miles
Contact: 0131 667 4208
Royal Mile Primary School
Address: Royal Mile Primary School, 86 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BZ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 0131 556 3347
Abbeyhill Primary School
Address: Abbeyhill Primary School, Abbey Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5SJ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 0131 661 3054
Leith Walk Primary School
Address: Leith Walk Primary School, 9 Brunswick Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5NG
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 0131 556 3873
Sciennes Primary School
Address: Sciennes Primary School, 10 Sciennes Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1LG
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 0131 667 1243
St Mary's RC Primary School (Edinburgh)
Address: St Mary's RC Primary School (Edinburgh), 63 East London Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4BW
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 0131 556 7128
Bruntsfield Primary School
Address: Bruntsfield Primary School, 12 Montpelier, Edinburgh, EH10 4NA
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 0131 229 1821
Tollcross Primary School
Address: Tollcross Primary School, 117 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 0131 229 7828
Dalry Primary School
Address: Dalry Primary School, 4 Cathcart Place, Dalry Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 2JB
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 0131 337 6086
Scotland Secondary Schools
Drummond Community High School
Address: Drummond Community High School, 41 Bellevue Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4BS
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 0131 556 2651
James Gillespie's High School
Address: James Gillespie's High School, 57 Lauderdale Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1DD
Distance: 0.77 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: 0.64 miles
Contact: 0131 229 8734
Boroughmuir High School
Address: Boroughmuir High School, 111 Viewforth, Edinburgh, EH11 1FL
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 0131 229 9703
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Chalmers Hospital | 55 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh | EH3 9HQ | 0.39 Km | View Directions |
| Edinburgh Dental Institute | 4th Floor, Lauriston Building, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh | EH3 9HA | 0.44 Km | View Directions |
| Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion | 45 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh | EH3 9HA | 0.44 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near West Bow
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE | 3 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh | EH3 9EW | 0.37 Km | View Directions |
| VITALITY DENTAL | 5/3 Bristo Square, Edinburgh | EH8 9AL | 0.51 Km | View Directions |
| 126 LAURISTON PLACE | Edinburgh | EH3 9HX | 0.52 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near West Bow
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE
Address: 6 BRISTO SQUARE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 9AL
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 502777
MEADOWS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 9 BROUGHAM PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 9HW
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 297709
EDINBURGH ACCESS PRACTICE
Address: THE ACCESS PLACE, 6 SOUTH GRAYS CLOSE, 40 HIGH STREET, EDINBURGH, EH1 1TQ
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 295015
MACKENZIE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 20 WEST RICHMOND STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 9DX
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 511000
POLWARTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TOLLCROSS HEALTH CENTRE, 10 PONTON STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 9QQ
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 369898
GILMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TOLLCROSS HEALTH CENTRE, PONTON STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 9QQ
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 369800
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near West Bow
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 101-103 Princes Street, Edinburgh | EH2 3AA | 0131 2258331 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near West Bow
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)
Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CORSTORPHINE)
Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB
Distance: 3.30 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Edinburgh Station is 0.43 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 0.89 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.