Map of Biggar Road
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About Biggar Road
Biggar Road is a street located in Edinburgh and in Lothianburn. The street has a length of approximately 1,655 metres.
Biggar 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.
Biggar Road has the postcodes of EH10 7DU, EH10 7BQ, EH10 7BJ and EH10 7BH.
Biggar Road is located within the county of City of Edinburgh, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 328.82 miles North West from central London., 4.43 miles South from Edinburgh, 40.16 miles East from Glasgow and 40.77 miles South from Dundee.
Biggar Road is within the Post Town of EDINBURGH
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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 Biggar Road
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Dandara Scotland | St. Margarets Avenue, Loanhead, EH20 9FH | Visit Website |
| Truscott Property | 10 Morningside Drive, Edinburgh, EH10 5LY | Visit Website |
| White Lettings (Edinburgh) Limited | Business Centre, 6 Dryden Road, Loanhead, EH20 9LZ | Visit Website |
Location Details
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| Latitude | 55.885425 |
| Longitude | -3.216914 |
| OS Easting (X): | 323888 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 666474 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT239665 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for Biggar Road
What Council (Local Authority) is Biggar Road in?
Biggar Road is located within the local authority area of City of Edinburgh Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is Biggar Road in?
Biggar Road is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Biggar Road in?
Biggar Road is located within the ward of Colinton/Fairmilehead.
What County is Biggar Road in?
Biggar Road is located within the ceremonial county of City of Edinburgh.
What Constituency is Biggar Road in?
Biggar Road is located within the constituency of Edinburgh South.
What Part of the UK is Biggar Road in?
Biggar Road is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is Biggar Road in?
Biggar Road is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is Biggar Road in?
Biggar Road is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Biggar Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Swanston Drive | junction |
| Swanston Avenue | junction |
| Frogston Road West (B701) | junction |
| Comiston Road (A702) | pseudo node |
| The City Of Edinburgh Bypass (A720) | roundabout |
| The City Of Edinburgh Bypass (A720) | junction |
| The City Of Edinburgh Bypass (A720) | junction |
| The City Of Edinburgh Bypass (A720) | roundabout |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Biggar Road
| Sunrise | 05:02 |
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| Sunset | 21:15 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Biggar Road
| Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 12 May 2024 at 14:00 (5.70 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 18.5°C (70.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNE (5 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00105057, S00105058 & S00106569 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Retirement Living & Ageing in Suburbia |
| LSOA Code: | S01008546 &S01008545 |
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| LSOA Name: | Fairmilehead - 06 &Fairmilehead - 05 |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001599 |
| MSOA Name: | Fairmilehead |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Edinburgh - Hunters Tryst |
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| 30 New Swanston, Edinburgh EH10 7JA |
| 0131 445 5647 |
| Distance: 1.18 Miles |
| Directions from Biggar Road to Morrisons Edinburgh - Hunters Tryst |
| Asda Straiton |
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| Pentland Road, Loanhead, EH20 9NY |
| 0131 465 1500 |
| Distance: 1.87 Miles |
| Directions from Biggar Road to Asda Straiton |
| Tesco Colinton Superstore |
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| Colinton Mains Dr, Colinton, Edinburgh, EH13 9AH |
| 0345 677 9249 |
| Distance: 1.98 Miles |
| Directions from Biggar Road to Tesco Colinton Superstore |
| Sainsburys Straiton |
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| Straiton Mains, Straiton, Loanhead, Scotland, EH20 9PW |
| 0131 448 2181 |
| Distance: 2.05 Miles |
| Directions from Biggar Road to Sainsburys Straiton |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01968 - Penicuik |
| Area Code: 0131 - Edinburgh |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 9.3 | 8.3 | 18.9 | N | 18 |
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: Colinton/Fairmilehead Ward |
| Ceremonial County: City of Edinburgh |
Nearest Schools
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Glencorse Day Centre | Milton Mill, Milton Bridge, Penicuik | EH26 0QZ | 4.49 Km | View Directions |
| Royal Edinburgh Hospital | 23 Tipperlinn Road, Edinburgh | EH10 5HF | 4.64 Km | View Directions |
| William Fraser Centre | Tipperlinn Road, Edinburgh | EH10 5HF | 4.64 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Biggar Road
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| FAIRMILEHEAD DENTAL PRACTICE | 6 Oxgangs Road, Edinburgh | EH107AU | 1.96 Km | View Directions |
| 302 OXGANGS ROAD NORTH | Edinburgh | EH139ND | 2.48 Km | View Directions |
| 21 BRIDGE ROAD | Colinton, Edinburgh | EH130LH | 3.47 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Biggar Road
BRAIDS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 6 CAMUS AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH10 6QT
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 455999
CRAIGLOCKHART MEDICAL GROUP
Address: ALLERMUIR HEALTH CENTRE, 165 COLINTON MAINS DRIVE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH13 9AF
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 122140
FIRRHILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ALLERMUIR HEALTH CENTRE, 165 COLINTON MAINS DRIVE, EDINBURGH, EH13 9AF
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 413119
COLINTON SURGERY
Address: 296B COLINTON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH13 0LB
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 414555
LOANHEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LOANHEAD CENTRE, GEORGE AVENUE, LOANHEAD, EH20 9LA
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 400149
ROSLIN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 122 PENICUIK ROAD, ROSLIN, MIDLOTHIAN, EH25 9NT
Distance: 2.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 402043
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Biggar Road
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Barrie Dear Ltd | 7 Oxgangs Broadway, Edinburgh | EH13 9LQ | 0131 445 1925 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 10a Buckstone Terrace, Edinburgh | EH10 6PZ | 0131 4451157 | View Directions | |
| A H Tod Ltd | 84 Colinton Mains Drive, Edinburgh | EH13 9BJ | 0131 4413388 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Biggar Road
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - COSTKEA WAY
Address: COSTCO (UK) LTD, COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, EH20 9BY
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 3.51 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 4.61 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CORSTORPHINE)
Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB
Distance: 4.64 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 4.74 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)
Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN
Distance: 5.15 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Kingsknowe Station is 3.00 miles away.
Address: Kingsknowe station, Kingsknowe Road, Kingsknowe, City of Edinburgh, EH14 2JX
Kingsknowe is situated on the Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Kingsknowe Station is an unstaffed station.
Slateford Station is 3.03 miles away.
Address: Slateford station, Meggetgate, off A70 Slateford Road, Slateford, EH14 1BX
Slateford is situated on the Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Slateford Station is an unstaffed station.