Gilmerton Road is a Street in the Midlothian city of Edinburgh and measures approximately 6,172 metres long.
Gilmerton Road crosses the following postcode sectors:
There is only one street named Gilmerton Road making it unique in Great Britain.
Gilmerton Road is within the area of Edinburgh City Council Council who provide services such as refuse collection and are responsible for the collection of council tax .
The average elevation of Gilmerton Road is roughly 78.16 metres above sea level. with the highest point being 116.90 and the lowest point being 47.80. A change of 69.10 metres.
Gilmerton Road has the postcodes of EH18 1BD, EH17 8RZ, EH16 5QU, EH16 6TU, EH16 6AU, EH16 6AP, EH16 5UR, EH16 6DU, EH17 7PR, EH17 7PS, EH16 5UJ, EH16 5UL, EH17 7PU, EH17 7JA, EH17 7JG, EH17 7JJ, EH17 7JQ, EH17 7QR, EH17 7QU, EH17 7TA, EH17 7TB, EH16 5UD, EH16 6BH, EH16 5TJ, EH16 5TP, EH16 5TY, EH16 5UB, EH16 5UN, EH18 1AS, EH18 1ATA, EH17 8GW, EH17 8RY, EH18 1AP, EH18 1AR, EH18 1ATB, EH22 3NH, EH22 3NJ, EH22 3NL, EH17 7JB, EH17 7JE, EH17 7LD, EH17 8NQ and EH16 6BS.
Gilmerton Road is located within the county of Midlothian which is within the proud nation of Scotland. 328.67 miles North from the centre of London, 3.9 miles South East from the centre of Edinburgh, 38.72 miles South from the centre of Dundee and 43.79 miles East from the centre of Glasgow.
| Crime: |  | Street Crime within the red circle around Gilmerton Road (September 2020 to November 2020) |
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| Postcodes: |  | Postcodes for Gilmerton Road |
| Walking Distances | Blue Circle = 5 Minutes Walk (400 metres) Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) |
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| Sunrise | 09:23 |
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| Sunset | 17:22 |
| Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 21 January 2021 at 15:00 (8.57 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.0°C (76.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (14 mph) |
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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| 1: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A7 Dalkeith Address:Melville Dykes Road Telephone: Learn More |
1.68 |
| 2: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Cameron Toll Address:43 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, EH16 5PD Telephone:0871 984 8484 Learn More |
2.19 |
| 3: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 Newcraighall Address:91 Newcraighall Road Telephone: Learn More |
2.29 |
| 4: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Musselburgh Address:Moto Service Area, Musselburgh, EH21 8RE Telephone:0871 984 6138 Learn More |
2.82 |
| 5: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh East Address:228 Willowbrae Road Telephone: Learn More |
2.89 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
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| Average Height | Min Height | Max Height | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78.16 | 47.80 | 116.90 | 69.10 |
Gilmerton Road is located within the local authority area of Edinburgh City Council Council which is a .
Gilmerton Road is in an unparished area.
Gilmerton Road is located within the ward of Liberton/Gilmerton.
Gilmerton Road is located within the ceremonial county of Midlothian.
Gilmerton Road is located within the constituency of Edinburgh South.
Gilmerton Road is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
Gilmerton Road is not in a County Council area.
Gilmerton Road is located within the Scotland Police area.
| Gilmerton Road | |
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| Latitude | 55.905753 |
| Longitude | -3.125188 |
| OS Easting (X): | 329662 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 668639 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT297686 |
Ordnance Survey Landranger Map Series for Gilmerton Road | |
| ONS Area Code | S00106690 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers |
| LSOA Code: | S01008549 |
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| LSOA Name: | Gilmerton South and the Murrays - 03 |
| SOA Code: | 3a |
| SOA Name: | Achieving neighbourhoods |
| MSOA Code: | S02001600 |
| MSOA Name: | Gilmerton South and the Murrays |
| Iceland Gilmerton |
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| 9 Fernhill Drive, Gilmerton, Edinburgh, EH17 7AR |
| 01316661900 |
| Distance: 0.26 Miles |
| Directions from Gilmerton Road to Iceland Gilmerton |
| Morrisons Edinburgh - Moredun |
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| Gilmerton Road, Moredun, Edinburgh EH17 7JQ |
| 0131 664 9868 |
| Distance: 0.73 Miles |
| Directions from Gilmerton Road to Morrisons Edinburgh - Moredun |
| Tesco Gracemount Express |
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| 2 Gracemount Dr, Edinburgh, EH16 6RS |
| 0345 610 2749 |
| Distance: 1.18 Miles |
| Directions from Gilmerton Road to Tesco Gracemount Express |
| Tesco Niddrie Express |
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| Niddrie Mains Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 4DT |
| 0345 610 2802 |
| Distance: 1.92 Miles |
| Directions from Gilmerton Road to Tesco Niddrie Express |
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0131 - Edinburgh |
| Area Code: 01968 - Penicuik |
| Area Code: 01875 - Tranent |
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Edinburgh City Council |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Community Council: Gilmerton/Inch |
| Community Council: Liberton and District |
| Community Council: Bonnyrigg / Lasswade |
| Community Council: Eskbank / Newbattle |
| Ceremonial County: Midlothian |
| Newcroft Street Car Park |
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| Newcroft Street, Gilmerton |
| Gilmerton |
| EH17 8RG |
| Distance: 0.38 km (click for directions) |
| Operated by: Operator - Unknown |
| Campview Car Park |
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| Campview, Danderhall |
| Danderhall |
| EH22 1QD |
| Distance: 0.88 km (click for directions) |
| Operated by: Operator - Unknown |
| Sheriffhall Car Park |
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| Old Dalkeith Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian |
| Dalkeith |
| EH22 1FF |
| Distance: 0.96 km (click for directions) |
| Telephone: 01314695400 |
| Operated by: City of Edinburgh Council |
| Straiton Retail Park Car Park |
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| Straiton Road, Loanhead, Midlothian |
| Loanhead |
| EH20 9PW |
| Distance: 2.01 km (click for directions) |
| Telephone: 01616298200 |
| Operated by: Peel Land and Property |
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Type | Distance (Km) |
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| Gilmerton Primary School | 2 Moredun Dykes Road, Edinburgh | EH17 8NQ | 0131 664 3614 | Primary School | 0.78 Km |
| Craigour Park Primary | 102 Moredun Park Road, Edinburgh | EH17 7HL | 0131 664 7594 | Primary School | 0.94 Km |
| Danderhall Primary School | 59 Edmonstone Road, Danderhall | EH22 1QL | 0131 271 4585 | Primary School | 1.45 Km |
| Kaimes School | 140 Lasswade Road, Edinburgh | EH16 6RT | 0131 6648241 | Special School | 1.64 Km |
| Gracemount High School | 136 Lasswade Road, Edinburgh | EH16 6TZ | 0131 664 7440 | Secondary School | 1.72 Km |
| Gracemount Primary School | 45 Gracemount House Drive, Edinburgh | EH16 6FD | 0131 664 2331 | Primary School | 1.81 Km |
| Liberton High School | 328 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh | EH17 7PT | 0131 664 7514 | Secondary School | 1.92 Km |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School | 30 Gracemount Drive, Edinburgh | EH16 6RN | 0131 664 4257 | Primary School | 1.98 Km |
| St John Vianney RC Primary School | 17 Ivanhoe Crescent, Edinburgh | EH16 6AU | 0131 664 1742 | Primary School | 2.50 Km |
| Edinburgh Secure Services (Howdenhall & St Katharine's Special School) | 39 Howdenhall Road, Edinburgh | EH16 6PG | 0131 664 8488 | Special School | 2.51 Km |
Data accessed from gov.scot 08-08-2019
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Ellen's Glen House | 72 Carnbee Avenue, Edinburgh | EH16 6FF | 1.58 Km | View Directions |
| Liberton Hospital | Lasswade Road, Edinburgh | EH16 6UB | 1.83 Km | View Directions |
| Royal Infirmary Of Edinburgh At Little France | 51 Little France Crescent, Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh | EH16 4SA | 1.90 Km | View Directions |
| Midlothian Community Hospital | 70 Eskbank Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian | EH22 3ND | 3.58 Km | View Directions |
| Astley Ainslie Hospital | Grange Loan, Edinburgh | EH9 2HL | 5.32 Km | View Directions |
| Bonnyrigg Day Centre | Old Library, Bonnyrigg | EH22 4RT | 5.36 Km | View Directions |
| Royal Hospital For Sick Children (edinburgh) | 9 Sciennes Road, Edinburgh | EH9 1LF | 5.38 Km | View Directions |
| Ballenden House | 28/32 Howden Street, Edinburgh | EH8 9HL | 5.55 Km | View Directions |
| Learning Disabilities Service Healthcare Houses | Lothian | EH10 5EZ | 6.05 Km | View Directions |
| Royal Edinburgh Hospital | 23 Tipperlinn Road, Edinburgh | EH10 5HF | 6.13 Km | View Directions |
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| BRITE DENTAL GILMERTON | 536 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh | EH177JD | 0.69 Km | View Directions |
| 55 CAPTAINS ROAD | Edinburgh | EH178HP | 1.84 Km | View Directions |
| 1 LIBERTON BRAE | Edinburgh | EH166AQ | 2.98 Km | View Directions |
| CRAIGMILLAR DENTAL CENTRE | 198 Peffermill Road, Edinburgh | EH164AJ | 3.12 Km | View Directions |
| 50 FOUNTAIN PLACE | Loanhead, Midlothian | EH209DU | 3.25 Km | View Directions |
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Distance | Map |
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| Ferniehill Surgery | Ferniehill Surgery, 8 Ferniehill Road, Edinburgh, | EH17 7AB | 0131 664 2166 | 0.57 Km | View Directions |
| Danderhall Medical Practice | Danderhall Medical Practice, The Robertson Medical Centre, 85 Newton Church Road, , Danderhall, | EH22 1LX | 0131 654 1079 | 1.39 Km | View Directions |
| Gracemount Medical Practice | Gracemount Medical Practice, 24 Gracemount Drive, Edinburgh, | EH16 6RN | 0131 664 2377 | 1.98 Km | View Directions |
| The Southern Medical Group | The Southern Medical Group, 322 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, | EH17 7PR | 0131 664 2148 | 2.04 Km | View Directions |
| Liberton Medical Group | Liberton Medical Group, 65 Liberton Gardens, Edinburgh, | EH16 6JT | 0131 664 3050 | 2.39 Km | View Directions |
| Inchpark Surgery | Inchpark Surgery, 10 Marmion Crescent, Edinburgh, | EH16 5QU | 0131 666 2121 | 2.75 Km | View Directions |
| Niddrie Medical Practice | Niddrie Medical Practice, Craigmillar Medical Centre, 106 Niddrie Mains Road, , Edinburgh, | EH16 4DT | 0131 652 2004 | 3.06 Km | View Directions |
| Craigmillar Medical Group | Craigmillar Medical Group, Craigmillar Medical Centre, 106 Niddrie Mains Road, , Edinburgh, | EH16 4DT | 0131 322 2111 | 3.06 Km | View Directions |
| Dalhousie Medical Practice | Dalhousie Medical Practice, The Health Centre, 109-111 High Street, , Bonnyrigg, | EH19 2ET | 0131 537 9844 | 3.22 Km | View Directions |
| Quarryfoot Practice | Quarryfoot Practice, Health Centre, 109-111 High Street, , Bonnyrigg, | EH19 2ET | 0131 537 9828 | 3.22 Km | View Directions |
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd | 2 Ferniehill Road, Edinburgh | EH17 7AB | 0131 664 3295 | View Directions | 0.00 miles |
| The Red Band Chemical Company Ltd | 37 Moredun Park Road, Edinburgh | EH17 7ES | 0131 664 2119 | View Directions | 0.00 miles |
| Right Medicine Pharmacy Limited | 71 Newton Church Road, Danderhall, Midlothian, | EH22 1LX | 0131 663 3031 | View Directions | 0.00 miles |
| N & R Gordon Ltd | 1 Gracemount Drive, Edinburgh | EH16 6RR | 0131 664 2249 | View Directions | 0.00 miles |
| Omnicare Pharmacy Ltd | 102-104 Walter Scott Avenue, Edinburgh | EH16 5RL | 0131 664 2363 | View Directions | 0.00 miles |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone |
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| 1.94 | Boots Opticians (edinburgh - Fort) | Lawhouse Toll | EH15 3RH | |
| 2.09 | Boots Opticians (edinburgh - Cameron Toll) | 13b Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, 6 Lady Road | EH16 5PB | |
| 2.44 | 4625 Edinburgh | Asda Opticians, 100 The Jewel | EH15 3AR | |
| 2.45 | Costco Wholesale Uk Ltd - Costkea Way | Costco (uk) Ltd, Costkea Way | EH20 9BY | |
| 3.73 | Boots Opticians (edinburgh - London Rd) | 61 London Road | EH7 6AA |
| Gilmerton Library |
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| 13 Newtoft Street, Edinburgh, EH178RG |
| Telephone: |
| Distance: 0.35 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Gilmerton Road to Gilmerton Library |
| Moredun Library |
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| 92 Moredun Park Road, Edinburgh, EH177HL |
| Telephone: |
| Distance: 0.59 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Gilmerton Road to Moredun Library |
| Danderhall Library |
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| 1a Campview, Danderhall, EH221QD |
| Telephone: |
| Distance: 0.85 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Gilmerton Road to Danderhall Library |
| Craigmillar Library |
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| 7 Niddrie Marischal Gardens, Edinburgh, EH164LX |
| Telephone: |
| Distance: 1.85 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Gilmerton Road to Craigmillar Library |
Shawfair Station is 1.57 miles away.
Address: Shawfair station, 9 Harelaw, off Old Carighall Road, near Dalkeith, EH22 1SB
Shawfair is situated on the Borders Railway and is managed by ScotRail.
Shawfair Station is an unstaffed station.
Directions from Gilmerton Road to Shawfair Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
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| Brunstane | 00:08:00 |
| Edinburgh | 00:17:00 |
| Eskbank | 00:05:00 |
| Galashiels | 00:39:00 |
| Gorebridge | 00:13:00 |
| Newcraighall | 00:04:00 |
| Newtongrange | 00:08:00 |
| Stow | 00:30:00 |
| Tweedbank | 00:43:00 |
Eskbank Station is 2.34 miles away.
Address: Eskbank station, Unit 4,, Hardengreen Industrial Estate, Eskbank, EH22 3NX
Eskbank is situated on the Borders Railway and is managed by ScotRail.
Eskbank Station is an unstaffed station.
Directions from Gilmerton Road to Eskbank Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
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| Brunstane | 00:13:30 |
| Edinburgh | 00:22:00 |
| Galashiels | 00:34:00 |
| Gorebridge | 00:08:00 |
| Newcraighall | 00:09:00 |
| Newtongrange | 00:03:00 |
| Shawfair | 00:04:30 |
| Stow | 00:25:00 |
| Tweedbank | 00:38:00 |
Newcraighall Station is 2.37 miles away.
Address: Newcraighall station, Station Approach,, off Newcarighall Road, Newcraighall, EH21 8QT
Newcraighall is situated on the Borders Railway and is managed by ScotRail.
Newcraighall Station is an unstaffed station.
Directions from Gilmerton Road to Newcraighall Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
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| Brunstane | 00:04:00 |
| Edinburgh | 00:13:30 |
| Eskbank | 00:08:00 |
| Galashiels | 00:42:00 |
| Gorebridge | 00:16:00 |
| Newtongrange | 00:11:00 |
| Shawfair | 00:03:00 |
| Stow | 00:33:00 |
| Tweedbank | 00:46:00 |
Brunstane Station is 2.71 miles away.
Address: Brunstane station, Brunstane Road South, Brunstane, Midlothian, EH15 2NG
Brunstane is situated on the East Coast Main Line|Borders Railway and is managed by ScotRail.
Brunstane Station is an unstaffed station.
Directions from Gilmerton Road to Brunstane Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
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| Aberdour | 00:52:00 |
| Burntisland | 00:56:00 |
| Dalgety Bay | 00:47:00 |
| Dalmeny | 00:36:00 |
| Edinburgh | 00:10:30 |
| Eskbank | 00:12:00 |
| Galashiels | 00:46:00 |
| Glenrothes with Thornton | 01:20:30 |
| Gorebridge | 00:20:00 |
| Haymarket | 00:21:30 |
| Inverkeithing | 00:44:00 |
| Kinghorn | 01:01:00 |
| Kirkcaldy | 01:08:30 |
| Newcraighall | 00:04:00 |
| Newtongrange | 00:15:00 |
| North Queensferry | 00:40:00 |
| Shawfair | 00:07:00 |
| South Gyle | 00:23:00 |
| Stow | 00:37:00 |
| Tweedbank | 00:50:00 |
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing is 5.95 miles away
Directions from Gilmerton Road to Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing is 11 miles away
Directions from Gilmerton Road to Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing
South Queensferry Ferry Landing is 11.75 miles away
Directions from Gilmerton Road to South Queensferry Ferry Landing
Rosyth Ferry Terminal is 14.61 miles away
Gilmerton Road is approximately miles from the
Junction: M8 J1/A720 - 7.34 Miles Away
Junction: M8 J2 - 10.79 Miles Away
Junction: M9 J1M8/A8/A89/B7030 - 10.96 Miles Away
Junction: M9 J1A - 11.83 Miles Away
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