Map of Swanston Drive
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About Swanston Drive
Swanston Drive is a street located in Edinburgh. The street has a length of approximately 392 metres.
Swanston 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.
Swanston Drive has the postcodes of EH10 7BP and EH10 7BL.
Swanston Drive is located within the county of City of Edinburgh, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 329.35 miles North West from central London., 3.55 miles South from Edinburgh, 39.89 miles South from Dundee and 40.69 miles East from Glasgow.
Swanston Drive 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 Swanston Drive
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Truscott Property | 10 Morningside Drive, Edinburgh, EH10 5LY | Visit Website |
| Jardine Phillips | 205 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4QP | |
| Dandara Scotland | St. Margarets Avenue, Loanhead, EH20 9FH | Visit Website |
Location Details
| Swanston Drive | |
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| Latitude | 55.896956 |
| Longitude | -3.204247 |
| OS Easting (X): | 324703 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 667743 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT247677 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for Swanston Drive
What Council (Local Authority) is Swanston Drive in?
Swanston Drive is located within the local authority area of City of Edinburgh Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is Swanston Drive in?
Swanston Drive is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Swanston Drive in?
Swanston Drive is located within the ward of Colinton/Fairmilehead.
What County is Swanston Drive in?
Swanston Drive is located within the ceremonial county of City of Edinburgh.
What Constituency is Swanston Drive in?
Swanston Drive is located within the constituency of Edinburgh South.
What Part of the UK is Swanston Drive in?
Swanston Drive is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is Swanston Drive in?
Swanston Drive is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is Swanston Drive in?
Swanston Drive is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Swanston Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Swanston Avenue | junction |
| Biggar Road (A702) | junction |
| Swanston Grove | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Swanston Drive
| Sunrise | 04:58 |
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| Sunset | 21:19 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Swanston Drive
| Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 14 May 2024 at 10:00 (5.79 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.8°C (84.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00105058 & S00105057 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Retirement Living |
| LSOA Code: | S01008546 |
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| LSOA Name: | Fairmilehead - 06 |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
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| 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: 0.9 Miles |
| Directions from Swanston Drive to Morrisons Edinburgh - Hunters Tryst |
| Tesco Colinton Superstore |
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| Colinton Mains Dr, Colinton, Edinburgh, EH13 9AH |
| 0345 677 9249 |
| Distance: 1.66 Miles |
| Directions from Swanston Drive to Tesco Colinton Superstore |
| Iceland Straiton Food Warehouse |
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| UNIT 2A STRAITON RET PK., STRAITON ROAD, LOANHEAD, STRAITON, EH20 9PW |
| 01314400240 |
| Distance: 1.8 Miles |
| Directions from Swanston Drive to Iceland Straiton Food Warehouse |
| Asda Straiton |
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| Pentland Road, Loanhead, EH20 9NY |
| 0131 465 1500 |
| Distance: 1.83 Miles |
| Directions from Swanston Drive to Asda Straiton |
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 | 23.3 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 23 |
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
Scotland Primary Schools
Paradykes Primary School
Address: Paradykes Primary School, Mayburn Avenue, Loanhead, EH20 9HB
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4650
Loanhead Primary School
Address: Loanhead Primary School, 34 Edgefield Road, Loanhead, EH20 9DY
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4625
Frogston Primary School
Address: Frogston Primary School, 7A Frogston Road East, EDINBURGH, EH17 8AB
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 0131 664 1385
Buckstone Primary School
Address: Buckstone Primary School, 79 Buckstone Loan East, Edinburgh, EH10 6UY
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 0131 445 4545
Pentland Primary School
Address: Pentland Primary School, 10 Oxgangs Green, Edinburgh, EH13 9JF
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 0131 445 1510
South Morningside Primary School
Address: South Morningside Primary School, 116 Comiston Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5QN
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: 0131 447 5446
St Mark's RC Primary School
Address: St Mark's RC Primary School, 63 Firrhill Crescent, Edinburgh, EH13 9EE
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 0131 441 2948
Oxgangs Primary School
Address: Oxgangs Primary School, 60 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh, EH13 9DS
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 0131 441 3649
Colinton Primary School
Address: Colinton Primary School, Redford Place, Edinburgh, EH13 0AL
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 0131 441 1946
Scotland Secondary Schools
Firrhill High School
Address: Firrhill High School, 9 Oxgangs Road North, Firrhill, EDINBURGH, EH14 1DP
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: 0131 441 4501
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Liberton Hospital | Lasswade Road, Edinburgh | EH16 6UB | 3.40 Km | View Directions |
| Royal Edinburgh Hospital | 23 Tipperlinn Road, Edinburgh | EH10 5HF | 3.44 Km | View Directions |
| William Fraser Centre | Tipperlinn Road, Edinburgh | EH10 5HF | 3.44 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Swanston Drive
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| FAIRMILEHEAD DENTAL PRACTICE | 6 Oxgangs Road, Edinburgh | EH107AU | 0.58 Km | View Directions |
| 302 OXGANGS ROAD NORTH | Edinburgh | EH139ND | 1.80 Km | View Directions |
| 31 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE | Edinburgh | EH105LZ | 3.03 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Swanston Drive
BRAIDS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 6 CAMUS AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH10 6QT
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 455999
CRAIGLOCKHART MEDICAL GROUP
Address: ALLERMUIR HEALTH CENTRE, 165 COLINTON MAINS DRIVE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH13 9AF
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 122140
FIRRHILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ALLERMUIR HEALTH CENTRE, 165 COLINTON MAINS DRIVE, EDINBURGH, EH13 9AF
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 413119
LIBERTON MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 65 LIBERTON GARDENS, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 6JT
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 643050
GRACEMOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 24 GRACEMOUNT DRIVE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 6RN
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 642377
HERMITAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5/6 HERMITAGE TERRACE, EDINBURGH, EH10 4RP
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 476277
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Swanston 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 | |
| Barrie Dear Ltd | 7 Oxgangs Broadway, Edinburgh | EH13 9LQ | 0131 445 1925 | View Directions | |
| A H Tod Ltd | 84 Colinton Mains Drive, Edinburgh | EH13 9BJ | 0131 4413388 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Swanston Drive
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - COSTKEA WAY
Address: COSTCO (UK) LTD, COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, EH20 9BY
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 2.57 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 3.78 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 3.89 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CORSTORPHINE)
Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB
Distance: 4.31 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 4.42 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Slateford Station is 2.55 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.
Kingsknowe Station is 2.83 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.