Map of Grassmarket
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About Grassmarket
Grassmarket is a street located in Edinburgh. The street has a length of approximately 473 metres.
Grassmarket 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.
Grassmarket has the postcodes of EH1 2LJ, EH1 2JU, EH1 2JR, EH1 2HY, EH1 2HS, EH1 2HP and EH1 2HJ.
Grassmarket 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., 0.1 miles West from Edinburgh, 36.36 miles South from Dundee and 41.41 miles East from Glasgow.
Grassmarket 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 Grassmarket
| 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 |
| Littlejohns ltd | 115 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9JG |
Hotels near Grassmarket
Budget Hotels near Grassmarket
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
| 1: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh Central Lauriston Place Address:82 Lauriston Place Telephone: Visit Site |
0.31 |
| 2: Name:Premier Inn Hub Edinburgh Rose Street Address:Rose Street Telephone: Visit Site |
0.34 |
| 3: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Central Rose Street Address:37-43 Rose St, Edinburgh, EH2 2NH Telephone:0871 984 6441 Visit Site |
0.35 |
| 4: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Central Address:33 St Mary's St, Edinburgh, EH1 1TA Telephone:0871 984 6137 Visit Site |
0.37 |
| 5: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Central Princes Street Address:Meuse Ln, Edinburgh, EH2 2BY Telephone:0871 559 1855 Visit Site |
0.37 |
Location Details
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| Latitude | 55.948069 |
| Longitude | -3.194407 |
| OS Easting (X): | 325416 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 673420 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT254734 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for Grassmarket
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Frequently asked Questions for Grassmarket
What Council (Local Authority) is Grassmarket in?
Grassmarket is located within the local authority area of City of Edinburgh Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is Grassmarket in?
Grassmarket is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Grassmarket in?
Grassmarket is located within the ward of City Centre.
What County is Grassmarket in?
Grassmarket is located within the ceremonial county of City of Edinburgh.
What Constituency is Grassmarket in?
Grassmarket is located within the constituency of Edinburgh East.
What Part of the UK is Grassmarket in?
Grassmarket is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is Grassmarket in?
Grassmarket is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is Grassmarket in?
Grassmarket is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Grassmarket
| Street | Junction Type |
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| King's Stables Road | junction |
| West Bow | junction |
| Cowgatehead | junction |
| Hunter's Close | junction |
| Heriot Bridge | junction |
| King's Stables Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Grassmarket
| Sunrise | 05:58 |
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| Sunset | 20:25 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Grassmarket
| Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 16 April 2024 at 23:00 (5.92 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 2.9°C (89.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00106877, S00103335, S00103327, S00103334, S00103329 & S00103331 |
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| ONS Area Name | Students and Commuters & Migrant Commuters |
| LSOA Code: | S01008674 &S01008675 |
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| LSOA Name: | Old Town, Princes Street and Leith Street - 01, Old Town &Princes Street and Leith Street - 02 |
| SOA Code: | 1a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001622 |
| MSOA Name: | Old Town &Princes Street and Leith Street |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Edinburgh South Bridge Local |
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| 79 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1HN |
| 1312609731 |
| Distance: 0.29 Miles |
| Directions from Grassmarket to Sainsburys Edinburgh South Bridge Local |
| Sainsburys Edinburgh West Port Local |
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| 102 West Port, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9HS |
| 1312290699 |
| Distance: 0.3 Miles |
| Directions from Grassmarket 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 Grassmarket to Sainsburys Quartermile Local |
| Tesco South Bridge Express |
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| 59-62 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1LS |
| 0345 675 7213 |
| Distance: 0.33 Miles |
| Directions from Grassmarket to Tesco South Bridge Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01890 | EDINBURGH FOUNTAINBRIDGE - ESFOU | P33 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 8.7 | 8.4 | 11.5 | Y | 17 |
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
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Type | Distance (Km) |
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| George Heriot's School | Lauriston Place, Edinburgh | EH3 9EQ | 0131 229 7263 | Primary School | 0.24 Km |
| Basil Paterson School Upper School S5 S6 | 66 - 67 Queen Street, EDINBURGH, Midlothian, | EH2 4NA | 0131 225 3802 | Secondary School | 0.89 Km |
| Basil Paterson School Middle School S3 S4 | 21 Abercromby Place, EDINBURGH, Midlothian, | EH3 6QE | 07867 801 130 | Secondary School | 0.96 Km |
Data accessed from gov.scot 08-08-2019
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Chalmers Hospital | 55 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh | EH3 9HQ | 0.46 Km | View Directions |
| Edinburgh Dental Institute | 4th Floor, Lauriston Building, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh | EH3 9HA | 0.51 Km | View Directions |
| Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion | 45 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh | EH3 9HA | 0.51 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Grassmarket
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE | 3 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh | EH3 9EW | 0.43 Km | View Directions |
| VITALITY DENTAL | 5/3 Bristo Square, Edinburgh | EH8 9AL | 0.45 Km | View Directions |
| 126 LAURISTON PLACE | Edinburgh | EH3 9HX | 0.61 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Grassmarket
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE
Address: 6 BRISTO SQUARE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 9AL
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 502777
EDINBURGH ACCESS PRACTICE
Address: THE ACCESS PLACE, 6 SOUTH GRAYS CLOSE, 40 HIGH STREET, EDINBURGH, EH1 1TQ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 295015
MACKENZIE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 20 WEST RICHMOND STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 9DX
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 511000
MEADOWS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 9 BROUGHAM PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 9HW
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 297709
POLWARTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TOLLCROSS HEALTH CENTRE, 10 PONTON STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 9QQ
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 369898
GILMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TOLLCROSS HEALTH CENTRE, PONTON STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 9QQ
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 369800
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Grassmarket
| 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 Grassmarket
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)
Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CORSTORPHINE)
Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Edinburgh Station is 0.38 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 0.94 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.