The Wisp is a street located in Danderhall and in Edinburgh. The street has a length of approximately 2,395 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 EH16 4SQ, EH16 4SJ and EH16 4SG.
It is located within the county of City of Edinburgh, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 329.65 miles North from central London., 3.45 miles South East from Edinburgh, 37.42 miles South from Dundee and 44.31 miles East from Glasgow.
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Map of The Wisp
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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.
Budget Friendly Hotels near The Wisp
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 Newcraighall Address: 91 Newcraighall Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.03 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh East Address: 228 Willowbrae Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.83 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Musselburgh Address: Moto Service Area, Musselburgh, EH21 8RE Telephone: 0871 984 6138 Visit Hotel Page |
2.03 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Cameron Toll Address: 43 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, EH16 5PD Telephone: 0871 984 8484 Visit Hotel Page |
2.06 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A7 Dalkeith Address: Melville Dykes Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.58 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Touchstone | Hay Avenue, Edinburgh, EH16 4RW | Visit Website |
| Dandara Scotland | Millerhill Road, Edinburgh, EH22 1SW | Visit Website |
| Avant Homes Scotland | Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh, EH21 8QZ | Visit Website |
| Miller Homes Scotland East | Off Gilmerton Station Road, Edinburgh, EH17 8RZ | Visit Website |
| Annan Solicitors & Estate Agents | 229 Portobello High Street,EH15 2AN |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Wisp | |
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| Latitude | 55.923809 |
| Longitude | -3.114110 |
| OS Easting (X): | 330387 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 670637 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT304706 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Wisp
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Old Dalkeith Road (A7) | junction |
| Redcroft Street | junction |
| Stewart Grove | junction |
| Edmonstone Road | junction |
| Milligan Drive | junction |
| Millerhill Road (A6106) | junction |
| Wisp Green | junction |
| Duddingston Park South (A6106) | junction |
| Newcraighall Road (A6095) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:37 |
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| Sunset | 15:41 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 18 December 2024 at 12:00 (8.87 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.8°C (78.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (18 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00106081 & S00103308 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Professionals & Communal Retirement |
| LSOA Code: | S01008720 &S01008704 |
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| LSOA Name: | Jewel, Brunstane and Newcraighall - 04 &Craigmillar - 04 |
| SOA Code: | 4a &7a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001630 &S02001627 |
| MSOA Name: | Jewel, Brunstane and Newcraighall &Craigmillar |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Niddrie Express |
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| Niddrie Mains Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 4DT |
| 0345 610 2802 |
| Distance: 1.08 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Niddrie Express |
| Asda Edinburgh |
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| 100 The Jewel, Brunstane, Edinburgh, EH15 3AR |
| 0131 669 9151 |
| Distance: 1.11 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Edinburgh |
| Iceland Gilmerton |
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| 9 Fernhill Drive, Gilmerton, Edinburgh, EH17 7AR |
| 01316661900 |
| Distance: 1.32 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Gilmerton |
| Morrisons Edinburgh - Moredun |
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| Gilmerton Road, Moredun, Edinburgh EH17 7JQ |
| 0131 664 9868 |
| Distance: 1.46 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Edinburgh - Moredun |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0131 - Edinburgh |
| Area Code: 01875 - Tranent |
| 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 |
| 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: Portobello/Craigmillar Ward |
| Ceremonial County: City of Edinburgh |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Craigour Park Primary
Address: Craigour Park Primary, 102 Moredun Park Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7HL
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 0131 664 7594
Gilmerton Primary School
Address: Gilmerton Primary School, 2 Moredun Dykes Road, Edinburgh, EH17 8NQ
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 0131 664 3614
Newcraighall Primary School
Address: Newcraighall Primary School, Whitehill Street, Newcraighall, EDINBURGH, EH21 8QZ
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 0131 669 3598
Brunstane Primary School
Address: Brunstane Primary School, 106 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3BE
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 0131 669 4498
St Francis' RC Primary School
Address: St Francis' RC Primary School, 20 Moffat Way, EDINBURGH, EH16 4PY
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 0131 621 6600
Niddrie Mill Primary School
Address: Niddrie Mill Primary School, 20 Moffat Way, EDINBURGH, EH16 4PY
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 0131 468 7025
St John's RC Primary School
Address: St John's RC Primary School, 18 Duddingston Road, Edinburgh, EH15 1NE
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: 0131 669 1363
Castleview Primary School
Address: Castleview Primary School, 2d Greendykes Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4DP
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 0131 661 6429
Danderhall Primary School
Address: Danderhall Primary School, 59 Edmonstone Road, Danderhall, EH22 1QL
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4585
Scotland Secondary Schools
Portobello High School
Address: Portobello High School, 1 Milton Road, Edinburgh, EH15 3BY
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 0131 669 2324
Castlebrae Community High School
Address: Castlebrae Community High School, 99 Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4DT
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 0131 661 1282
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Royal Infirmary Of Edinburgh At Little France | 51 Little France Crescent, Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh | EH16 4SA | 1.38 Km | View Directions |
| Ellen's Glen House | 72 Carnbee Avenue, Edinburgh | EH16 6FF | 2.72 Km | View Directions |
| Liberton Hospital | Lasswade Road, Edinburgh | EH16 6UB | 2.99 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| CRAIGMILLAR DENTAL CENTRE | 198 Peffermill Road, Edinburgh | EH164AJ | 1.99 Km | View Directions |
| PEARL DENTAL CLINIC | 23 Duddingston Park South, Edinburgh | EH153NY | 2.03 Km | View Directions |
| BRITE DENTAL GILMERTON | 536 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh | EH177JD | 2.25 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LUCS RIE
Address: ROYAL INFIRMARY OF EDINBURGH, 51 LITTLE FRANCE CRESCENT, EDINBURGH BIOQUARTER, EDINBURGH, EH16 4SA
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
NIDDRIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CRAIGMILLAR MEDICAL CENTRE, 106 NIDDRIE MAINS ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 4DT
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 522004
CRAIGMILLAR MEDICAL GROUP
Address: CRAIGMILLAR MEDICAL CENTRE, 106 NIDDRIE MAINS ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 4DT
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 222111
MILTON SURGERY
Address: 132 MOUNTCASTLE DRIVE SOUTH, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3LL
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 497300
SOUTHFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 132 MOUNTCASTLE DRIVE SOUTH, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3LL
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 497340
FERNIEHILL SURGERY
Address: 8 FERNIEHILL ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH17 7AB
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 642166
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Boots UK Ltd | Unit 1, Edinburgh Fort Retail Park, Newcraighall, , Edinburgh, | EH15 3HS | 0131 6694428 | View Directions | |
| Right Medicine Pharmacy Limited | 71 Newton Church Road, Danderhall, Midlothian, | EH22 1LX | 0131 663 3031 | View Directions | |
| Red Band Chemical Company Ltd | 96 Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh | EH16 4DT | 0131 661 2578 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - FORT)
Address: LAWHOUSE TOLL, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3RH
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
4625 EDINBURGH
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 100 THE JEWEL, EDINBURGH, EH15 3AR
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - CAMERON TOLL)
Address: 13B CAMERON TOLL SHOPPING CENTRE, 6 LADY ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5PB
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 2.86 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - COSTKEA WAY
Address: COSTCO (UK) LTD, COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, EH20 9BY
Distance: 3.69 miles
Contact: :
JOHN TROTTER
Address: 44 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH2 2LE
Distance: 3.83 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Newcraighall Station is 1.12 miles away.
Address: Newcraighall station, Station Approach,, off Newcarighall Road, Newcraighall, EH21 8QT
Newcraighall is situated on the Borders Railway and is managed by ScotRail.
Newcraighall Station is an unstaffed station.
Shawfair Station is 1.15 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.