About Abbey Road
Abbey Road is a street located in Dalkeith. It uses the postcode EH22 3AD. The street has a length of approximately 647 metres.
The street is located within the 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 Midlothian, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 326.74 miles North from central London., 6.24 miles South East from Edinburgh, 39.66 miles South from Dundee and 45.82 miles East from Glasgow.
ABBEY ROAD is within the Post Town of DALKEITH
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 Road
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| DM Property | 11 White Hart Street, Dalkeith,EH22 1AE | Visit Website |
| Your Move | 51 High Street, Dalkeith, EH22 1JA | Visit Website |
| Dandara Scotland | Viscount Drive, Dalkeith, EH22 3GZ | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 55.888313 |
| Longitude | -3.071340 |
| OS Easting (X): | 332998 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 666645 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT330666 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Lothian Road | junction |
| St Davids Avenue | junction |
| Newbattle Road (B703) | 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 05:00 (10.87 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.5°C (94.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00120729 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Rural Retirement |
| LSOA Code: | S01010994 |
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| LSOA Name: | Eskbank - 01 |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02002063 |
| MSOA Name: | Eskbank |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Dalkeith |
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| Esbank Road, Dalkeith EH22 1HQ |
| 0131 3413043 |
| Distance: 0.32 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Dalkeith |
| Tesco Dalkeith Hardengreen Superstore |
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| Bonnyrigg Rd, Dalkeith, EH22 3PP |
| 0345 677 9205 |
| Distance: 0.65 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dalkeith Hardengreen Superstore |
| Sainsburys Dalkeith Salters Road Local |
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| 24 Thorny Rook Gardens, Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland, EH22 2RF |
| 1316639890 |
| Distance: 1.01 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Dalkeith Salters Road Local |
| Tesco Rosewell Rd Express |
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| Rosewell Rd, Bonnyrigg, EH19 3PA |
| 0345 610 6701 |
| Distance: 2.02 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Rosewell Rd Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01875 - Tranent |
| Area Code: 0131 - Edinburgh |
| Area Code: 01968 - Penicuik |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 13.8 | 13.5 | 22.7 | N | 20 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Midlothian |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Midlothian House, Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith &EH22 1DN |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0131 270 7500 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of 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: Midlothian East Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Midlothian |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Lawfield Primary School
Address: Lawfield Primary School, 26 Lawfield Road, Mayfield, DALKEITH, EH22 5BB
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4620
St David's RC Primary School
Address: St David's RC Primary School, Lauder Road, Dalkeith, EH22 2PU
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4675
Newtongrange Primary School
Address: Newtongrange Primary School, Sixth Street, Newtongrange, EH22 4LB
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4645
King's Park Primary School
Address: King's Park Primary School, 20 Croft Street, Dalkeith, EH22 3BA
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4610
Lasswade Primary School
Address: Lasswade Primary School, 7a Pendreich Drive, Bonnyrigg, EH19 2DU
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 0131 271 4615
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Midlothian Community Hospital | 70 Eskbank Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian | EH22 3ND | 1.48 Km | View Directions |
| Bonnyrigg Day Centre | Old Library, Bonnyrigg | EH22 4RT | 1.82 Km | View Directions |
| Ellen's Glen House | 72 Carnbee Avenue, Edinburgh | EH16 6FF | 5.42 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| 21 HIGH STREET | Dalkeith | EH221JB | 0.60 Km | View Directions |
| 25A SOUTH STREET | Dalkeith | EH221AH | 0.61 Km | View Directions |
| MIDLOTHIAN DENTAL PRACTICE | 16 Edinburgh Road, Dalkeith | EH221JZ | 0.74 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
DALKEITH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 24-26 ST ANDREW STREET, DALKEITH, EH22 1AP
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 615500
LUCS BONNYRIGG
Address: MIDLOTHIAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 70 ESKBANK ROAD, DALKEITH, EH22 3ND
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
DALHOUSIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 109-111 HIGH STREET, BONNYRIGG, MIDLOTHIAN, EH19 2ET
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 703999
QUARRYFOOT PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, 109-111 HIGH STREET, BONNYRIGG, MIDLOTHIAN, EH19 2ET
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 703939
STRATHESK MEDICAL GROUP
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, 109-111 HIGH STREET, BONNYRIGG, MIDLOTHIAN, EH19 2ET
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01313 229333
NEWBATTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BLACKCOT, MAYFIELD, DALKEITH, EH22 4AA
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 631051
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd | 17 Eskdaill Court, Dalkeith, Dalkeith, | EH22 1AG | 0131 6636789 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 17-19 High Street, Dalkeith | EH22 1JB | 0131 6633158 | View Directions | |
| The Red Band Chemical Company Ltd | 18/20 Woodburn Avenue, Dalkeith | EH22 2BP | 0131 6630372 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Eskbank Station is 0.65 miles away.
Address: Eskbank station, Unit 4,, Hardengreen Industrial Estate, Eskbank, EH22 3NX
Eskbank is situated on the Borders Railway and is managed by ScotRail.
Eskbank Station is an unstaffed station.
Newtongrange Station is 1.62 miles away.
Address: Newtongrange station, 23 Murderdean Road, Newtongrange, Midlothian, EH22 4PE
Newtongrange is situated on the Borders Railway and is managed by ScotRail.
Newtongrange Station is an unstaffed station.