Map of Braid Hills Drive
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About Braid Hills Drive
Braid Hills Drive is a street located in Edinburgh. It uses the postcode EH10 6GZ. The street has a length of approximately 1,612 metres.
Braid Hills Drive 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.
Braid Hills Drive is located within the county of City of Edinburgh, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 330.36 miles North West from central London., 2.17 miles South from Edinburgh, 38.44 miles South from Dundee and 41.33 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?
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?)
Estate Agents near Braid Hills Drive
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Truscott Property | 10 Morningside Drive, Edinburgh, EH10 5LY | Visit Website |
| CALA Homes, Coming Soon - Newington Residences | Canaan Lane, Edinburgh, EH10 4SG | Visit Website |
| Jardine Phillips | 205 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4QP |
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Location Details
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| Latitude | 55.916553 |
| Longitude | -3.190048 |
| OS Easting (X): | 325628 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 669909 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT256699 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for Braid Hills Drive
What Council (Local Authority) is Braid Hills Drive in?
Braid Hills Drive is located within the local authority area of City of Edinburgh Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is Braid Hills Drive in?
Braid Hills Drive is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Braid Hills Drive in?
Braid Hills Drive is located within the ward of Liberton/Gilmerton.
What County is Braid Hills Drive in?
Braid Hills Drive is located within the ceremonial county of City of Edinburgh.
What Constituency is Braid Hills Drive in?
Braid Hills Drive is located within the constituency of Edinburgh South.
What Part of the UK is Braid Hills Drive in?
Braid Hills Drive is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is Braid Hills Drive in?
Braid Hills Drive is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is Braid Hills Drive in?
Braid Hills Drive is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Braid Hills Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Braid Hills Road | pseudo node |
| Liberton Tower Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Braid Hills Drive , EH10 6GZ
| Sunrise | 05:08 |
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| Sunset | 21:10 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Braid Hills Drive, EH10 6GZ
| Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 9 May 2024 at 15:00 (5.97 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 19.9°C (59.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00106284 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing in Suburbia |
| LSOA Code: | S01008579 |
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| LSOA Name: | Liberton West and Braid Hills - 03 |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001607 |
| MSOA Name: | Liberton West and Braid Hills |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Edinburgh Morningside Road Local |
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| 358-364 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH10 4QN |
| 1314479311 |
| Distance: 1.03 Miles |
| Directions from Braid Hills Drive to Sainsburys Edinburgh Morningside Road Local |
| Waitrose Morningside |
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| 145 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH10 4AX |
| 0131 447 6899 |
| Distance: 1.16 Miles |
| Directions from Braid Hills Drive to Waitrose Morningside |
| Sainsburys Cameron Toll |
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| Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, 6 Lady Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5PB |
| 0131 5286220 |
| Distance: 1.23 Miles |
| Directions from Braid Hills Drive to Sainsburys Cameron Toll |
| Sainsburys Edinburgh Marchmont Road Local |
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| Marchmont Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1BG |
| 1314460096 |
| Distance: 1.36 Miles |
| Directions from Braid Hills Drive to Sainsburys Edinburgh Marchmont Road Local |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01890 | EDINBURGH MORNINGSIDE - ESMOR | P15 | FTTC |
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: Liberton/Gilmerton Ward |
| Ceremonial County: City of Edinburgh |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Gracemount Primary School
Address: Gracemount Primary School, 45 Gracemount House Drive, Edinburgh, EH16 6FD
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 0131 664 2331
St John Vianney RC Primary School
Address: St John Vianney RC Primary School, 17 Ivanhoe Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 6AU
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 0131 664 1742
Liberton Primary School
Address: Liberton Primary School, 229 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5UD
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 0131 664 2337
Frogston Primary School
Address: Frogston Primary School, 7A Frogston Road East, EDINBURGH, EH17 8AB
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 0131 664 1385
Pentland Primary School
Address: Pentland Primary School, 10 Oxgangs Green, Edinburgh, EH13 9JF
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 0131 445 1510
South Morningside Primary School
Address: South Morningside Primary School, 116 Comiston Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5QN
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 0131 447 5446
Scotland Secondary Schools
Gracemount High School
Address: Gracemount High School, 136 Lasswade Road, Edinburgh, EH16 6TZ
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 0131 664 7440
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Astley Ainslie Hospital | Grange Loan, Edinburgh | EH9 2HL | 1.58 Km | View Directions |
| Learning Disabilities Service Healthcare Houses | Lothian | EH10 5EZ | 1.99 Km | View Directions |
| Royal Edinburgh Hospital | 23 Tipperlinn Road, Edinburgh | EH10 5HF | 2.00 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Braid Hills Drive
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| 1 LIBERTON BRAE | Edinburgh | EH166AQ | 1.46 Km | View Directions |
| 27 COMISTON ROAD | Edinburgh | EH106AA | 1.51 Km | View Directions |
| 31 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE | Edinburgh | EH105LZ | 1.55 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Braid Hills Drive
LUCS AAH - WOODLAND HOUSE
Address: WOODLAND HOUSE, ASTLEY AINSLIE HOSPITAL, 143 GRANGE LOAN, EDINBURGH, EH9 2HL
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 464395
LUCS AAH - BLACKFORD PAVILION
Address: FIRST FLOOR BLACKFORD PAVILION, ASTLEY AINSLIE HOSPITAL, 143 GRANGE LOAN, EDINBURGH, EH9 2HL
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 379425
HERMITAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5/6 HERMITAGE TERRACE, EDINBURGH, EH10 4RP
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 476277
BRAIDS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 6 CAMUS AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH10 6QT
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 455999
DR A COMISKEY AND PARTNERS
Address: CONAN DOYLE MEDICAL CENTRE, 4 NETHER LIBERTON LANE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5TY
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 665160
BRAEFOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CONAN DOYLE MEDICAL CENTRE, 4 NETHER LIBERTON LANE, EDINBURGH, EH16 5TY
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 672240
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Braid Hills Drive
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Boots UK Ltd | 10a Buckstone Terrace, Edinburgh | EH10 6PZ | 0131 4451157 | View Directions | |
| The Red Band Chemical Company Ltd | 18/20 Comiston Road, Edinburgh | EH10 5QE | 0131 447 2336 | View Directions | |
| Gemini Medical Care Ltd | 131 Liberton Brae, Edinburgh | EH16 6LD | 0131 658 1274 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Braid Hills Drive
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - COSTKEA WAY
Address: COSTCO (UK) LTD, COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, EH20 9BY
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - FORT)
Address: LAWHOUSE TOLL, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3RH
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Slateford Station is 2.18 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.
Haymarket Station is 2.30 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.