Map of Forres Street
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About Forres Street
Forres Street is a street located in Edinburgh. The street has a length of approximately 80 metres.
Forres Street 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.
Forres Street has the postcodes of EH3 6DE and EH3 6BJ.
Forres Street is located within the county of City of Edinburgh, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 333.05 miles North West from central London., 0.78 miles North West from Edinburgh, 36.05 miles South from Dundee and 40.94 miles East from Glasgow.
Forres Street 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 Forres Street
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Knight Frank | 80 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4NF | Visit Website |
| D J Alexander | 1 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH | Visit Website |
| Rettie & Co | 11 Wemyss Place Edinburgh EH3 6DH | Visit Website |
Location Details
| Forres Street | |
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| Latitude | 55.954550 |
| Longitude | -3.208245 |
| OS Easting (X): | 324565 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 674156 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT246742 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for Forres Street
What Council (Local Authority) is Forres Street in?
Forres Street is located within the local authority area of City of Edinburgh Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is Forres Street in?
Forres Street is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Forres Street in?
Forres Street is located within the ward of City Centre.
What County is Forres Street in?
Forres Street is located within the ceremonial county of City of Edinburgh.
What Constituency is Forres Street in?
Forres Street is located within the constituency of Edinburgh North and Leith.
What Part of the UK is Forres Street in?
Forres Street is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is Forres Street in?
Forres Street is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is Forres Street in?
Forres Street is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Forres Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Moray Place | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Forres Street
| Sunrise | 05:02 |
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| Sunset | 21:16 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Forres Street
| Observed at Weather Station: | Drumalbin 12 May 2024 at 01:00 (30.51 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.1°C (80.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSE (14 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00106896 |
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| ONS Area Name | Professional Service Cosmopolitans |
| LSOA Code: | S01008852 |
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| LSOA Name: | New Town West - 04 |
| SOA Code: | 1a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001656 |
| MSOA Name: | New Town West |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Edinburgh Howe Street Local |
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| 28 Howe Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 6TG |
| 1312267776 |
| Distance: 0.25 Miles |
| Directions from Forres Street to Sainsburys Edinburgh Howe Street Local |
| Sainsburys Edinburgh Stockbridge Local |
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| 35 Deanhaugh Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH4 1LR |
| 1313154762 |
| Distance: 0.29 Miles |
| Directions from Forres Street to Sainsburys Edinburgh Stockbridge Local |
| Tesco Princes St Express |
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| 141 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 4BL |
| 0345 610 2923 |
| Distance: 0.29 Miles |
| Directions from Forres Street to Tesco Princes St Express |
| Sainsburys Edinburgh Shandwick Place Local |
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| 32-36 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 4RT |
| 1312258760 |
| Distance: 0.34 Miles |
| Directions from Forres Street to Sainsburys Edinburgh Shandwick Place Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0131 - Edinburgh |
| Area Code: 01968 - Penicuik |
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 North and Leith |
| The Member of Parliament is Deidre Brock |
| Details for the MP Deidre Brock on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Deidre Brock on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Deidre Brock won with a majority of 12,808 the result was SNP hold. The total electorate was 81,336 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: City Centre Ward |
| Ceremonial County: City of Edinburgh |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Leith Walk Primary School
Address: Leith Walk Primary School, 9 Brunswick Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5NG
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 0131 556 3873
St Mary's RC Primary School (Edinburgh)
Address: St Mary's RC Primary School (Edinburgh), 63 East London Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4BW
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 0131 556 7128
Broughton Primary School
Address: Broughton Primary School, 132 Broughton Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4LD
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 0131 556 7028
Stockbridge Primary School
Address: Stockbridge Primary School, 17a Hamilton Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5BA
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 0131 332 6109
Tollcross Primary School
Address: Tollcross Primary School, 117 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 0131 229 7828
Flora Stevenson Primary
Address: Flora Stevenson Primary, 175 Comely Bank, Edinburgh, EH4 1BG
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 0131 332 1604
Scotland Secondary Schools
Drummond Community High School
Address: Drummond Community High School, 41 Bellevue Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4BS
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 0131 556 2651
Broughton High School
Address: Broughton High School, 29 East Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 1EG
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 0131 332 7805
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Cambridge Street Day Centre | 5/7 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh | EH1 2DY | 0.76 Km | View Directions |
| Chalmers Hospital | 55 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh | EH3 9HQ | 1.27 Km | View Directions |
| Edinburgh Dental Institute | 4th Floor, Lauriston Building, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh | EH3 9HA | 1.32 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Forres Street
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| 4 GREAT STUART STREET | Edinburgh | EH3 6AW | 0.11 Km | View Directions |
| EDINBURGH DENTAL STUDIO | 6 Randolph Place, Edinburgh | EH3 7TE | 0.35 Km | View Directions |
| FREDERICK STREET DENTAL CARE | 57 Frederick Street, Edinburgh | EH2 1LH | 0.47 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Forres Street
DR THYNE & PARTNERS
Address: STOCKBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE, 1 INDIA PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 6EH
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 259191
THE GREEN PRACTICE
Address: STOCKBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE, 1 INDIA PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 6EH
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 609227
WEST END MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 36 MANOR PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 7EB
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 255220
THE GROUP PRACTICE - EYRE
Address: 31 EYRE CRESCENT, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 5EU
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 568842
POLWARTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TOLLCROSS HEALTH CENTRE, 10 PONTON STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 9QQ
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 369898
GILMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TOLLCROSS HEALTH CENTRE, PONTON STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 9QQ
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 369800
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Forres Street
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Williams & Barry Ltd | 35-37 North West Circus Place, Edinburgh | EH3 6TW | 0131 220 9150 | View Directions | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd | 7/9 Deanhaugh Street, Edinburgh | EH4 1LU | 0131 3325721 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 46-48 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh | EH2 4SA | 0131 2256757 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Forres Street
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: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)
Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 1.85 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 (CORSTORPHINE)
Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB
Distance: 2.92 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Haymarket Station is 0.72 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.
Edinburgh Station is 0.79 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.