Abbey Gardens is a residential road in Old Craighall|MUSSELBURGH
The street is located within the Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the region of the UK.
It is located within the county of East Lothian, situated in the region of the UK. It's 328.85 miles North from central London., 5.2 miles East from Edinburgh, 37.26 miles South from Dundee and 46.19 miles East from Glasgow.
Abbey
Religious (Aramaic)
Road names containing the word "Abbey" are common in the UK, with 705 occurrences, highlighting the significant role religious communities have played in shaping national identity. By the Middle Ages, there was a flourishing of monastic communities, including the Benedictines, Dominicans, and Franciscans. These orders established great abbeys to house their members and practice their religious lives.
Far from leading a cloistered existence, abbeys served as seats of learning, providing alms and medical aid to the communities around them. However, the wealth and power these abbeys amassed eventually drew the envy of English King Henry VIII. He dissolved the monasteries, stripping them of their assets and leaving many of these magnificent buildings in ruins.
The word "Abbey" is derived from the Aramaic "Abba," meaning "Father." In Latin, the male head of an abbey was called "Abbas," and the female head, "Abbatissa." The term for the buildings and community overseen by an abbot or abbess was "Abbatia." After the Norman Conquest, the French form "Abbé" evolved into the English "Abbey" we use today.
In modern times, there has been a resurgence of abbeys. Notable examples include Saint Michael's Abbey in Farnborough and Douai Abbey near Newbury, continuing the legacy of these historic religious communities.
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Map of Abbey Gardens
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Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Gardens Old Craighall|MUSSELBURGH
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Musselburgh Address: Moto Service Area, Musselburgh, EH21 8RE Telephone: 0871 984 6138 Visit Hotel Page |
0.26 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 Musselburgh Address: Carberry Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.19 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 Newcraighall Address: 91 Newcraighall Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.41 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A7 Dalkeith Address: Melville Dykes Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.68 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh East Address: 228 Willowbrae Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.24 |
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Location Details
| Abbey Gardens | |
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| Latitude | 55.922814 |
| Longitude | -3.065518 |
| OS Easting (X): | 333421 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 670478 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT334705 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Gardens
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Milne Meadows | |
| Old Craighall Road |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:39 |
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| Sunset | 15:42 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 22 December 2024 at 06:00 (10.75 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 3.0°C (77.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (15 mph) |
Population Statistics
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Musselburgh Extra |
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| Olive Bank Rd, East Lothian, EH21 7BL |
| 0345 026 9661 |
| Distance: 1.17 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Musselburgh Extra |
| Iceland Musselburgh |
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| Olivebank Retail Park, Musselburgh, Edinburgh, EH21 6RE |
| 01316658258 |
| Distance: 1.34 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Musselburgh |
| Asda Edinburgh |
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| 100 The Jewel, Brunstane, Edinburgh, EH15 3AR |
| 0131 669 9151 |
| Distance: 1.85 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Edinburgh |
| Sainsburys Dalkeith Salters Road Local |
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| 24 Thorny Rook Gardens, Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland, EH22 2RF |
| 1316639890 |
| Distance: 1.92 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Dalkeith Salters Road Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01875 - Tranent |
| Area Code: 0131 - Edinburgh |
| Area Code: 01968 - Penicuik |
Local Government
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| 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: Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: East Lothian |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Whitecraig Primary School
Address: Whitecraig Primary School, 44a Whitecraig Crescent, Whitecraig, MUSSELBURGH EAST LOTHIAN, EH21 8NG
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 0131 6653278
Musselburgh Burgh Primary School
Address: Musselburgh Burgh Primary School, Kilwinning Street, Musselburgh, EAST LOTHIAN, EH21 7EE
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 0131 6653407
Loretto RC Primary School
Address: Loretto RC Primary School, 20 Newbigging, Musselburgh, EAST LOTHIAN, EH21 7AH
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 0131 6652572
Campie Primary School
Address: Campie Primary School, 3 Stoneyhill Farm Road, Musselburgh, EAST LOTHIAN, EH21 6QS
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 0131 6652045
Stoneyhill Primary School
Address: Stoneyhill Primary School, off Clayknowes Way, Stoneyhill, MUSSELBURGH EAST LOTHIAN, EH21 6UL
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 0131 6653119
Craighall Primary School
Address: Craighall Primary School, c/o Stoneyhill Primary School, off Clayknowes Way, Stoneyhill, MUSSELBURGH, EH21 6UL
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact:
Newcraighall Primary School
Address: Newcraighall Primary School, Whitehill Street, Newcraighall, EDINBURGH, EH21 8QZ
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 0131 669 3598
Brunstane Primary School
Address: Brunstane Primary School, 106 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3BE
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: 0131 669 4498
Danderhall Primary School
Address: Danderhall Primary School, 59 Edmonstone Road, Danderhall, EH22 1QL
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4585
Scotland Secondary Schools
Musselburgh Grammar School
Address: Musselburgh Grammar School, 86 Inveresk Road, Musselburgh, EAST LOTHIAN, EH21 7BA
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 0131 6654278
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BERWICK SMILE DENTAL CARE
Address: 57-63 WEST END, TWEEDMOUTH, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 2HE
Distance: 42.23 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17 CASTLEGATE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 1JS
Distance: 42.35 miles
Contact: :
BRUCEGATE DENTAL PRACTICE LIMITED
Address: 2-4 BRUCEGATE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 1LP
Distance: 42.38 miles
Contact: :
TWEEDMOUTH DENTAL CLINIC
Address: SHIELFIELD TERRACE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, TD15 2EQ
Distance: 42.40 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE LLP
Address: MUSSELBURGH PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, INVERESK ROAD, MUSSELBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH21 7BP
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 03007 906266
INVERESK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MUSSELBURGH PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, INVERESK ROAD, MUSSELBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH21 7BP
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 464003
DALKEITH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 24-26 ST ANDREW STREET, DALKEITH, EH22 1AP
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 615500
MILTON SURGERY
Address: 132 MOUNTCASTLE DRIVE SOUTH, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3LL
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 497300
SOUTHFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 132 MOUNTCASTLE DRIVE SOUTH, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3LL
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 497340
DURHAM ROAD MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 25 DURHAM ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 1NY
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 691153
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: ORD ROAD, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, TD15 2XG
Distance: 41.91 miles
Contact: tel: 03450 269621
TWEEDMOUTH PHARMACY
Address: UNION BRAE SURGERY, TWEEDMOUTH, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, TD15 2HB
Distance: 42.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01289 308547
CASTLEGATE PHARMACY
Address: 15 CASTLEGATE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 1JS
Distance: 42.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01289 306827
WELL CLOSE PHARMACY
Address: 4 WELL CLOSE SQUARE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, TD15 1LL
Distance: 42.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01289 307387
BOOTS
Address: 60-68 MARYGATE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 1BN
Distance: 42.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01289 306036
THE GLENDALE PHARMACY
Address: 26 HIGH STREET, WOOLER, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE71 6BY
Distance: 48.42 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - FORT)
Address: LAWHOUSE TOLL, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3RH
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
4625 EDINBURGH
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 100 THE JEWEL, EDINBURGH, EH15 3AR
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 3.83 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 4.33 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - COSTKEA WAY
Address: COSTCO (UK) LTD, COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, EH20 9BY
Distance: 4.97 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 5.54 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Musselburgh Station is 0.80 miles away.
Address: Musselburgh station, Whitehill Farm Road, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 6TT
Musselburgh is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Musselburgh Station is an unstaffed station.
Shawfair Station is 1.03 miles away.
Address: Shawfair station, 9 Harelaw, off Old Carighall Road, near Dalkeith, EH22 1SB
Shawfair is situated on the Borders Railway and is managed by ScotRail.
Shawfair Station is an unstaffed station.