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 333.34 miles North West from central London., 1.52 miles West from Edinburgh, 36.31 miles South from Dundee and 40.12 miles East from Glasgow.
THE MOUND is within the Post Town of EDINBURGH
Map of The Mound
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
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Budget Friendly Hotels near The Mound
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Learmonth Address: 18-20 Learmonth Terrace, Edinburgh, EH4 1PW Telephone: 0871 984 6415 Visit Hotel Page |
0.40 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Haymarket Address: 24-26 Eglinton Cres, Edinburgh, EH12 5BY Telephone: 0871 984 6365 Visit Hotel Page |
0.50 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Hub Edinburgh Haymarket Address: Torphichen Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.80 |
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4: Name:easyHotel Edinburgh Address: 125A Princes Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.99 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh Princes Street Address: 122 - 123 Princes Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.01 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| John Clegg & Co | 76 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3BU | Visit Website |
| Revere | 80 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3BU | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Mound | |
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| Latitude | 55.953884 |
| Longitude | -3.229553 |
| OS Easting (X): | 323233 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 674106 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT232741 |
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 | 08:06 |
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| Sunset | 16:46 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 31 January 2025 at 05:00 (4.74 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 2.5°C (93.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (0 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 |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001622 |
| MSOA Name: | Old Town &Princes Street and Leith Street |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Blackhall |
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| 185 Craigleith Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH4 2EB |
| 0131 332 0704 |
| Distance: 0.5 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Blackhall |
| Waitrose Comely Bank |
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| 38 Comely Bank Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH4 1AW |
| 0131 332 6312 |
| Distance: 0.55 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Comely Bank |
| Tesco Haymarket Express |
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| 78-82 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5LQ |
| 0345 671 9578 |
| Distance: 0.61 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Haymarket Express |
| Tesco Roseburn Express |
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| 1b Roseburn Terrace, Churchdown, Edinburgh, EH12 5NG |
| 0345 671 9577 |
| Distance: 0.61 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Roseburn 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
Stockbridge Primary School
Address: Stockbridge Primary School, 17a Hamilton Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5BA
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 0131 332 6109
Tollcross Primary School
Address: Tollcross Primary School, 117 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 0131 229 7828
Dalry Primary School
Address: Dalry Primary School, 4 Cathcart Place, Dalry Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 2JB
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 0131 337 6086
Flora Stevenson Primary
Address: Flora Stevenson Primary, 175 Comely Bank, Edinburgh, EH4 1BG
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 0131 332 1604
Forthview Primary School
Address: Forthview Primary School, West Pilton Place, Edinburgh, EH4 4DF
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 0131 332 2468
Roseburn Primary School
Address: Roseburn Primary School, 64 Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5PL
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 0131 337 6096
Ferryhill Primary School
Address: Ferryhill Primary School, Groathill Road North, Edinburgh, EH4 2SQ
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 0131 538 7382
Blackhall Primary School
Address: Blackhall Primary School, 83 Craigcrook Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3PH
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 0131 336 1023
Davidson's Mains Primary School
Address: Davidson's Mains Primary School, Corbiehill Road, Edinburgh, EH4 5DZ
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 0131 336 1184
Scotland Secondary Schools
Broughton High School
Address: Broughton High School, 29 East Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 1EG
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 0131 332 7805
Boroughmuir High School
Address: Boroughmuir High School, 111 Viewforth, Edinburgh, EH11 1FL
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 0131 229 9703
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Western General Hospital | Crewe Road South, Edinburgh | EH4 2XU | 0.94 Km | View Directions |
| Cambridge Street Day Centre | 5/7 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh | EH1 2DY | 1.65 Km | View Directions |
| Ferryfield House | 100 Pilton Drive, Edinburgh | EH5 2HF | 2.01 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| 3 COMELY BANK | Edinburgh | EH4 1AN | 0.89 Km | View Directions |
| E H DENTAL CARE | 2 Roseburn Terrace, Edinburgh | EH126AW | 0.95 Km | View Directions |
| INTEGRATED DENTAL CARE | 1 Manor Place, Edinburgh | EH3 7DH | 1.15 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LUCS WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL
Address: 4TH FLOOR OUT PATIENT DEPARTMENT, WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL, CREWE ROAD SOUTH, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2XU
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
WEST END MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 36 MANOR PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 7EB
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 255220
DR THYNE & PARTNERS
Address: STOCKBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE, 1 INDIA PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 6EH
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 259191
THE GREEN PRACTICE
Address: STOCKBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE, 1 INDIA PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH3 6EH
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01312 609227
MURRAYFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 13B RIVERSDALE CRESCENT, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 5QX
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 376151
SPRINGWELL MEDICAL GROUP
Address: SPRINGWELL MEDICAL CENTRE, 39 ARDMILLAN TERRACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH11 2JL
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 471860
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Boots UK Ltd | 151 Comely Bank, Edinburgh | EH4 1BH | 0131 3322073 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 24 South Groathill Avenue, Craigleith, Edinburgh, | EH4 2LN | 0131 332 6114 | View Directions | |
| Web Pharmacy | 18 Roseburn Terrace, Edinburgh | EH12 6AW | 0131 337 4084 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CRAIGLEITH)
Address: UNIT 8 CRAIGLEITH RETAIL PARK, SOUTH GROATHILL AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH4 2LN
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CORSTORPHINE)
Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 3.15 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Haymarket Station is 0.70 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 1.60 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.