About The Mound
The Mound is a street located in Edinburgh. The street has a length of approximately 303 metres.
The 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 nation of Scotland.
The street has the postcodes of EH2 2EL, EH1 2LS and EH1 1YZ.
It is located within the county of City of Edinburgh, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 332.52 miles North West from central London., 0.15 miles North from Edinburgh, 36.22 miles South from Dundee and 41.48 miles East from Glasgow.
THE MOUND is within the Post Town of EDINBURGH
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Map of The Mound
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Murray Snell | 10 George Street, Edinburgh,EH2 2PF | |
| AMAZING RESULTS! Estate Agents Scotland | UK Head Office, 9-10 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2AF | |
| Galbraith | 59 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2JG | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Mound | |
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| Latitude | 55.949884 |
| Longitude | -3.193073 |
| OS Easting (X): | 325503 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 673621 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT255736 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Mound
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Hanover Street | pseudo node |
| Princes Street (A8) | junction |
| Market Street | junction |
| North Bank Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:55 |
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| Sunset | 19:15 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 21 September 2024 at 21:00 (6.00 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.2°C (88.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00103329 & S00103349 |
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| ONS Area Name | Migrant Commuters & Students and Commuters |
| LSOA Code: | S01008675 &S01008677 |
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| LSOA Name: | Old Town, Princes Street and Leith Street - 02, Old Town &Princes Street and Leith Street - 04 |
| SOA Code: | 1a |
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| MSOA Code: | S02001622 |
| MSOA Name: | Old Town &Princes Street and Leith Street |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Edinburgh Waverley Steps Local |
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| Waverley Mall, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1BQ |
| 1315564322 |
| Distance: 0.23 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Edinburgh Waverley Steps Local |
| Sainsburys St Andrew Square |
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| 9-10 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AF |
| 0131 226 6939 |
| Distance: 0.25 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys St Andrew Square |
| Sainsburys Edinburgh South Bridge Local |
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| 79 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1HN |
| 1312609731 |
| Distance: 0.25 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Edinburgh South Bridge Local |
| Tesco South Bridge Express |
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| 59-62 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1LS |
| 0345 675 7213 |
| Distance: 0.32 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco South Bridge Express |
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 East &Edinburgh North and Leith |
| The Member of Parliament is |
| Details for the MP on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election won with a majority of 0 the result was . The total electorate was 0 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: City Centre 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: 0.95 miles
Contact: 0131 667 4208
Royal Mile Primary School
Address: Royal Mile Primary School, 86 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BZ
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 0131 556 3347
Abbeyhill Primary School
Address: Abbeyhill Primary School, Abbey Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5SJ
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 0131 661 3054
Leith Walk Primary School
Address: Leith Walk Primary School, 9 Brunswick Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5NG
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 0131 556 3873
Sciennes Primary School
Address: Sciennes Primary School, 10 Sciennes Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1LG
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 0131 667 1243
St Mary's RC Primary School (Edinburgh)
Address: St Mary's RC Primary School (Edinburgh), 63 East London Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4BW
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 0131 556 7128
Broughton Primary School
Address: Broughton Primary School, 132 Broughton Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4LD
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 0131 556 7028
Stockbridge Primary School
Address: Stockbridge Primary School, 17a Hamilton Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5BA
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 0131 332 6109
Tollcross Primary School
Address: Tollcross Primary School, 117 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 0131 229 7828
Scotland Secondary Schools
Drummond Community High School
Address: Drummond Community High School, 41 Bellevue Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4BS
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 0131 556 2651
St Thomas Of Aquin's High School
Address: St Thomas Of Aquin's High School, 2-20 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9NH
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 0131 229 8734
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Chalmers Hospital | 55 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh | EH3 9HQ | 0.67 Km | View Directions |
| Edinburgh Dental Institute | 4th Floor, Lauriston Building, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh | EH3 9HA | 0.72 Km | View Directions |
| Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion | 45 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh | EH3 9HA | 0.72 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| VITALITY DENTAL | 5/3 Bristo Square, Edinburgh | EH8 9AL | 0.53 Km | View Directions |
| EDINBURGH GUMS & TEETH | 37 Frederick Street, Edinburgh | EH2 1EP | 0.59 Km | View Directions |
| CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE | 3 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh | EH3 9EW | 0.64 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
EDINBURGH ACCESS PRACTICE
Address: THE ACCESS PLACE, 6 SOUTH GRAYS CLOSE, 40 HIGH STREET, EDINBURGH, EH1 1TQ
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 295015
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE
Address: 6 BRISTO SQUARE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 9AL
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 502777
MACKENZIE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 20 WEST RICHMOND STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 9DX
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 511000
ST LEONARD'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 145 PLEASANCE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH8 9RU
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 684547
MEADOWS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 9 BROUGHAM PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 9HW
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 297709
POLWARTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TOLLCROSS HEALTH CENTRE, 10 PONTON STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 9QQ
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 369898
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Tinkler Ltd | 45 Forrest Road, Edinburgh | EH1 2QP | 0131 225 7770 | View Directions | |
| Tinkler Ltd | 67 High Street, Edinburgh | EH1 1SR | 0131 556 1971 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 101-103 Princes Street, Edinburgh | EH2 3AA | 0131 2258331 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Edinburgh Station is 0.26 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 1.02 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.