The street is located within the City of Edinburgh &Midlothian Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Scotland.
It is located within the county of , which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 327.65 miles North West from central London., 5.63 miles South from Edinburgh, 40.23 miles East from Glasgow and 41.96 miles South from Dundee.
OLD PENTLAND ROAD is within the Post Town of EDINBURGH
Map of Old Pentland Road
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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 Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Dreghorn Address: 46 Dreghorn Link, A720 City Bypass, Edinburgh, EH13 9QR Telephone: 0871 984 6139 Visit Hotel Page |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
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Location Details
| Old Pentland Road | |
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| Latitude | 55.867542 |
| Longitude | -3.214658 |
| OS Easting (X): | 323995 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 664482 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT240645 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:24 |
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| Sunset | 16:23 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 20 January 2025 at 22:00 (6.49 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.2°C (91.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (5 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00105057, S00105058, S00120416, S00120417, S00120418, S00120556, S00120855, S00120906, S00120909, S00120976, S00120985 & S00120986 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Retirement Living, Rural White-Collar Workers, Outer City Hardship, Agricultural Communities, Detached Rural Retirement, Established Farming Communities & Ageing in Suburbia |
| LSOA Code: | S01008546, S01010930, S01010955, S01010956, S01010963 &S01010962 |
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| LSOA Name: | Fairmilehead - 06, Rural South Midlothian - 01, Pentland - 02, Pentland - 03, Straiton - 02 &Straiton - 01 |
| SOA Code: | 8a, 2b, 3a, 5c &8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001599, S02002051, S02002056 &S02002058 |
| MSOA Name: | Fairmilehead, Rural South Midlothian, Pentland &Straiton |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Straiton |
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| Pentland Road, Loanhead, EH20 9NY |
| 0131 465 1500 |
| Distance: 1.88 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Straiton |
| Sainsburys Straiton |
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| Straiton Mains, Straiton, Loanhead, Scotland, EH20 9PW |
| 0131 448 2181 |
| Distance: 2.23 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Straiton |
| Tesco Penicuik Superstore |
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| 9 Edinburgh Rd, Penicuik, EH26 8NP |
| 0345 677 9530 |
| Distance: 2.24 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Penicuik Superstore |
| Iceland Straiton Food Warehouse |
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| UNIT 2A STRAITON RET PK., STRAITON ROAD, LOANHEAD, STRAITON, EH20 9PW |
| 01314400240 |
| Distance: 2.29 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Straiton Food Warehouse |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01968 - Penicuik |
| Area Code: 0131 - Edinburgh |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of City of Edinburgh &Midlothian |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ, Midlothian House, Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith &EH22 1DN |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0131 200 2000 &0131 270 7500 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Edinburgh South &Midlothian |
| 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: Colinton/Fairmilehead, Penicuik &Midlothian West Ward |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Secondary Schools
Beeslack Community High School
Address: Beeslack Community High School, Edinburgh Road, Penicuik, EH26 0QF
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: 01968 678060
Scotland Primary Schools
Mauricewood Primary School
Address: Mauricewood Primary School, 11 Muirhead Place, Penicuik, EH26 0LE
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4630
Strathesk Primary School
Address: Strathesk Primary School, 4 Eastfield Farm Road, Penicuik, EH26 8EZ
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4705
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Glencorse Day Centre | Milton Mill, Milton Bridge, Penicuik | EH26 0QZ | 2.65 Km | View Directions |
| Liberton Hospital | Lasswade Road, Edinburgh | EH16 6UB | 5.95 Km | View Directions |
| Ellen's Glen House | 72 Carnbee Avenue, Edinburgh | EH16 6FF | 6.18 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| 6 MAIN STREET | Roslin, Midlothian | EH259LE | 3.36 Km | View Directions |
| FAIRMILEHEAD DENTAL PRACTICE | 6 Oxgangs Road, Edinburgh | EH107AU | 3.87 Km | View Directions |
| 91A JOHN STREET | Penicuik, Midlothian | EH268AG | 4.23 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ROSLIN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 122 PENICUIK ROAD, ROSLIN, MIDLOTHIAN, EH25 9NT
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 402043
EASTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: EASTFIELD FARM ROAD, PENICUIK, MIDLOTHIAN, EH26 8EZ
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01968 675576
LOANHEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LOANHEAD CENTRE, GEORGE AVENUE, LOANHEAD, EH20 9LA
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 400149
BRAIDS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 6 CAMUS AVENUE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH10 6QT
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 455999
PENICUIK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 37 IMRIE PLACE, PENICUIK, MIDLOTHIAN, EH26 8LF
Distance: 2.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01968 672612
CRAIGLOCKHART MEDICAL GROUP
Address: ALLERMUIR HEALTH CENTRE, 165 COLINTON MAINS DRIVE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH13 9AF
Distance: 3.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 122140
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Roslin Health Care Ltd | 122 Penicuik Road, Roslin | EH25 9NT | 0131 440 2596 | View Directions | |
| L Rowland & Co (Retail) Ltd | 22 Edinburgh Road, Penicuik, Midlothian, | EH26 8NW | 01968 676868 | View Directions | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd | Sainsbury's, Straiton Mains, Straiton, , Loanhead, | EH20 9HB | 0131 440 0533 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - COSTKEA WAY
Address: COSTCO (UK) LTD, COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, EH20 9BY
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 4.53 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CORSTORPHINE)
Address: 119 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CORSTORPHINE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH12 7SB
Distance: 5.76 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - PRINCES STREET)
Address: 101-103 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, EH2 3AA
Distance: 5.83 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 5.95 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - FORT)
Address: LAWHOUSE TOLL, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3RH
Distance: 6.07 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Kingsknowe Station is 4.08 miles away.
Address: Kingsknowe station, Kingsknowe Road, Kingsknowe, City of Edinburgh, EH14 2JX
Kingsknowe is situated on the Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Kingsknowe Station is an unstaffed station.
Wester Hailes Station is 4.21 miles away.
Address: Wester Hailes station, Harverster Way, Wester Hailes, City of Edinburgh, EH14 3AQ
Wester Hailes is situated on the Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Wester Hailes Station is an unstaffed station.