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About Observatory Green
Observatory Green is a street located in Edinburgh. It uses the postcode EH9 3HL. The street has a length of approximately 51 metres.
Observatory Green 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.
Observatory Green is located within the county of City of Edinburgh, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 330.75 miles North West from central London., 1.68 miles South from Edinburgh, 37.91 miles South from Dundee and 41.56 miles East from Glasgow.
Observatory Green is within the Post Town of EDINBURGH.
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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?)
Mauritius Road
15th April 2024
Why is Mauritius Road so called, since when and by whom? Does Greenwich have any particular links with Mauritius? Very interested to know. 🤞🏼
Can You Help?Estate Agents near Observatory Green
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Student Castle - Private Halls, Edinburgh | 199 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PH | Visit Website |
| CALA Homes, Coming Soon - Newington Residences | Canaan Lane, Edinburgh, EH10 4SG | Visit Website |
| OpenRent | Newington Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1QN | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for Observatory Green
Hotels near Observatory Green
Budget Hotels near Observatory Green
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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| 1: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Cameron Toll Address:43 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, EH16 5PD Telephone:0871 984 8484 Visit Site |
0.74 |
| 2: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh Central Lauriston Place Address:82 Lauriston Place Telephone: Visit Site |
1.56 |
| 3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile Address:300 Cowgate Telephone: Visit Site |
1.75 |
| 4: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile Address:33 East Market Street, Old Town Telephone: Visit Site |
1.91 |
| 5: Name:Premier Inn Hub Edinburgh Royal Mile Address:37 East Market Street Telephone: Visit Site |
1.91 |
Location Details
| Observatory Green | |
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| Latitude | 55.923817 |
| Longitude | -3.185237 |
| OS Easting (X): | 325943 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 670712 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT259707 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for Observatory Green
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Frequently asked Questions for Observatory Green
What Council (Local Authority) is Observatory Green in?
Observatory Green is located within the local authority area of City of Edinburgh Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is Observatory Green in?
Observatory Green is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Observatory Green in?
Observatory Green is located within the ward of Southside/Newington.
What County is Observatory Green in?
Observatory Green is located within the ceremonial county of City of Edinburgh.
What Constituency is Observatory Green in?
Observatory Green is located within the constituency of Edinburgh South.
What Part of the UK is Observatory Green in?
Observatory Green is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is Observatory Green in?
Observatory Green is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is Observatory Green in?
Observatory Green is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Observatory Green
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Observatory Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Observatory Green , EH9 3HL
| Sunrise | 06:01 |
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| Sunset | 20:23 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Observatory Green, EH9 3HL
| Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 16 April 2024 at 20:00 (6.11 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.3°C (60.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00104834 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Professionals |
| LSOA Code: | S01008588 |
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| LSOA Name: | Blackford &West Mains and Mayfield Road - 02 |
| SOA Code: | 3c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001609 |
| MSOA Name: | Blackford &West Mains and Mayfield Road |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Cameron Toll |
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| Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, 6 Lady Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5PB |
| 0131 5286220 |
| Distance: 0.84 Miles |
| Directions from Observatory Green to Sainsburys Cameron Toll |
| Tesco Causewayside Express |
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| 158 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PR |
| 0345 026 9434 |
| Distance: 0.87 Miles |
| Directions from Observatory Green to Tesco Causewayside Express |
| Sainsburys Edinburgh Marchmont Road Local |
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| Marchmont Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1BG |
| 1314460096 |
| Distance: 0.92 Miles |
| Directions from Observatory Green to Sainsburys Edinburgh Marchmont Road Local |
| Sainsburys Edinburgh Morningside Road Local |
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| 358-364 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH10 4QN |
| 1314479311 |
| Distance: 0.96 Miles |
| Directions from Observatory Green to Sainsburys Edinburgh Morningside Road Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0131 - Edinburgh |
| Area Code: 01968 - Penicuik |
| Area Code: 01875 - Tranent |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | >=30 | >=30 | >=30 | Y | 3 |
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
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Type | Distance (Km) |
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| St Crispin's School | 19 Watertoun Road, Edinburgh | EH9 3HZ | 0131 667 4831 | Special School | 0.37 Km |
| Dunedin School | Liberton Bank House, 5 Nether Liberton Lane, Edinburgh, | EH16 5TY | 0131 672 2638 | Special School | 1.19 Km |
| Royal Blind School | 2b Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh | EH16 5NA | 0131 667 1100 | Special School | 1.22 Km |
Data accessed from gov.scot 08-08-2019
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Astley Ainslie Hospital | Grange Loan, Edinburgh | EH9 2HL | 1.09 Km | View Directions |
| Royal Hospital For Sick Children (edinburgh) | 9 Sciennes Road, Edinburgh | EH9 1LF | 1.64 Km | View Directions |
| Learning Disabilities Service Healthcare Houses | Lothian | EH10 5EZ | 1.83 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Observatory Green
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| SOUTHSIDE DENTAL CARE | 125 Mayfield Road, Edinburgh | EH9 3AJ | 0.81 Km | View Directions |
| EDINBURGH DENTAL | 59 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh | EH9 1ST | 1.16 Km | View Directions |
| BARBOUR DENTAL PRACTICE | 39 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh | EH9 2BX | 1.24 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Observatory Green
LUCS AAH - WOODLAND HOUSE
Address: WOODLAND HOUSE, ASTLEY AINSLIE HOSPITAL, 143 GRANGE LOAN, EDINBURGH, EH9 2HL
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 464395
LUCS AAH - BLACKFORD PAVILION
Address: FIRST FLOOR BLACKFORD PAVILION, ASTLEY AINSLIE HOSPITAL, 143 GRANGE LOAN, EDINBURGH, EH9 2HL
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 379425
DR A COMISKEY AND PARTNERS
Address: CONAN DOYLE MEDICAL CENTRE, 4 NETHER LIBERTON LANE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5TY
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 665160
BRAEFOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CONAN DOYLE MEDICAL CENTRE, 4 NETHER LIBERTON LANE, EDINBURGH, EH16 5TY
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 672240
GRANGE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 1 BEAUFORT ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH9 1AG
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 471646
HERMITAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5/6 HERMITAGE TERRACE, EDINBURGH, EH10 4RP
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 476277
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Observatory Green
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Bestway National Chemists Ltd | 55a Mayfield Road, Edinburgh | EH9 3AA | 0131 667 1992 | View Directions | |
| Omnicare Pharmacy Ltd | 2 Fountainhall Road, Edinburgh | EH9 2NN | 0131 667 2151 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 14 Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, 6 Lady Road, Edinburgh, | EH16 5PB | 0131 6661111 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Observatory Green
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - FORT)
Address: LAWHOUSE TOLL, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3RH
Distance: 3.02 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - COSTKEA WAY
Address: COSTCO (UK) LTD, COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, EH20 9BY
Distance: 3.10 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Edinburgh Station is 1.98 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.
Haymarket Station is 1.99 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.