Map of Blackford Road
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About Blackford Road
Blackford Road is a street located in Edinburgh. The street has a length of approximately 439 metres.
Blackford 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.
Blackford Road has the postcodes of EH9 2DT and EH9 2DS.
Blackford Road is located within the county of City of Edinburgh, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 331.59 miles North West from central London., 1.03 miles South from Edinburgh, 37.38 miles South from Dundee and 41.08 miles East from Glasgow.
Blackford 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 Blackford Road
| Name | Address | Website |
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| CALA Homes, Coming Soon - Newington Residences | Canaan Lane, Edinburgh, EH10 4SG | Visit Website |
| andersonbain | 125 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4EQ | Visit Website |
| Braemore | 92 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4BY | Visit Website |
Location Details
| Blackford Road | |
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| Latitude | 55.933573 |
| Longitude | -3.199611 |
| OS Easting (X): | 325063 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 671813 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT251718 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for Blackford Road
What Council (Local Authority) is Blackford Road in?
Blackford Road is located within the local authority area of City of Edinburgh Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is Blackford Road in?
Blackford Road is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Blackford Road in?
Blackford Road is located within the ward of Southside/Newington.
What County is Blackford Road in?
Blackford Road is located within the ceremonial county of City of Edinburgh.
What Constituency is Blackford Road in?
Blackford Road is located within the constituency of Edinburgh South.
What Part of the UK is Blackford Road in?
Blackford Road is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is Blackford Road in?
Blackford Road is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is Blackford Road in?
Blackford Road is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Blackford Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Whitehouse Loan | junction |
| Dick Place | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Blackford Road
| Sunrise | 05:04 |
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| Sunset | 21:14 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Blackford Road
| Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 11 May 2024 at 15:00 (5.56 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Partly cloudy (day) |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 22.6°C (55.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNE (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00107249 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing in Suburbia |
| LSOA Code: | S01008624 |
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| LSOA Name: | Morningside - 01 |
| SOA Code: | 3c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001615 |
| MSOA Name: | Morningside |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Edinburgh Marchmont Road Local |
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| Marchmont Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1BG |
| 1314460096 |
| Distance: 0.26 Miles |
| Directions from Blackford Road to Sainsburys Edinburgh Marchmont Road Local |
| Sainsburys Edinburgh Bruntsfield Place Local |
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| 155-159 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH10 4DG |
| 1312291303 |
| Distance: 0.4 Miles |
| Directions from Blackford Road to Sainsburys Edinburgh Bruntsfield Place Local |
| Tesco Bruntsfield Metro |
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| Colinton Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 5DN |
| 0345 026 9519 |
| Distance: 0.43 Miles |
| Directions from Blackford Road to Tesco Bruntsfield Metro |
| Waitrose Morningside |
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| 145 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH10 4AX |
| 0131 447 6899 |
| Distance: 0.47 Miles |
| Directions from Blackford Road to Waitrose Morningside |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01890 | EDINBURGH NEWINGTON - ESNEW | P21 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 24.8 | 10 | >=30 | Y | 26 |
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: Southside/Newington Ward |
| Ceremonial County: City of Edinburgh |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Preston Street Primary School
Address: Preston Street Primary School, 169 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5BR
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 0131 667 4208
Sciennes Primary School
Address: Sciennes Primary School, 10 Sciennes Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1LG
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 0131 667 1243
James Gillespie's Primary School
Address: James Gillespie's Primary School, Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh, EH9 1BD
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: 0131 447 1014
Canaan Lane Primary School
Address: Canaan Lane Primary School, 35B Canaan Lane, EDINBURGH, EH10 4SG
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 0131 529 2191
Bruntsfield Primary School
Address: Bruntsfield Primary School, 12 Montpelier, Edinburgh, EH10 4NA
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 0131 229 1821
St Peter's RC Primary School
Address: St Peter's RC Primary School, 10 Falcon Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4AH
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 0131 447 5742
Tollcross Primary School
Address: Tollcross Primary School, 117 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 0131 229 7828
South Morningside Primary School
Address: South Morningside Primary School, 116 Comiston Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5QN
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 0131 447 5446
Craiglockhart Primary School
Address: Craiglockhart Primary School, 90 Ashley Terrace, Edinburgh, EH11 1RG
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 0131 337 1407
Scotland Secondary Schools
James Gillespie's High School
Address: James Gillespie's High School, 57 Lauderdale Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1DD
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 0131 447 1900
St Thomas Of Aquin's High School
Address: St Thomas Of Aquin's High School, 2-20 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9NH
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 0131 229 8734
Boroughmuir High School
Address: Boroughmuir High School, 111 Viewforth, Edinburgh, EH11 1FL
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 0131 229 9703
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Astley Ainslie Hospital | Grange Loan, Edinburgh | EH9 2HL | 0.41 Km | View Directions |
| Royal Hospital For Sick Children (edinburgh) | 9 Sciennes Road, Edinburgh | EH9 1LF | 0.86 Km | View Directions |
| Learning Disabilities Service Healthcare Houses | Lothian | EH10 5EZ | 0.99 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Blackford Road
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| LINKS DENTAL PRACTICE | 101-103 Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh | EH9 1AT | 0.25 Km | View Directions |
| 18 THIRLESTANE ROAD | Marchmont, Edinburgh | EH9 1AN | 0.35 Km | View Directions |
| 147 BRUNTSFIELD PLACE | Edinburgh | EH104EB | 0.60 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Blackford Road
GRANGE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 1 BEAUFORT ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH9 1AG
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 471646
BRUNTSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 11 FORBES ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH10 4EY
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 286081
LUCS AAH - WOODLAND HOUSE
Address: WOODLAND HOUSE, ASTLEY AINSLIE HOSPITAL, 143 GRANGE LOAN, EDINBURGH, EH9 2HL
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 464395
LUCS AAH - BLACKFORD PAVILION
Address: FIRST FLOOR BLACKFORD PAVILION, ASTLEY AINSLIE HOSPITAL, 143 GRANGE LOAN, EDINBURGH, EH9 2HL
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 379425
MORNINGSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 2 MORNINGSIDE PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH10 5ER
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 528406
LUCS RHSC
Address: 9 SCIENNES ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH9 1LF
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 379150
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Blackford Road
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Right Medicine Pharmacy Limited | 142 Marchmont Road, Edinburgh | EH9 1AQ | 0131 447 2198 | View Directions | |
| Right Medicine Pharmacy Limited | 2 Beaufort Road, Edinburgh | EH9 1AG | 0131 4479610 | View Directions | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd | 129 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh | EH10 4EQ | 0131 2283725 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Blackford Road
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)
Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CORSTORPHINE)
Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Haymarket Station is 1.12 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 1.37 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.