Abbey Road is a street located in Dunbar. It uses the postcode EH42 1JP. The street has a length of approximately 100 metres.
The street is located within the East Lothian 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 East Lothian, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 326.31 miles North from central London., 26.5 miles East from Edinburgh, 36.32 miles South East from Dundee and 68.01 miles East from Glasgow.
ABBEY ROAD is within the Post Town of DUNBAR
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Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
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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Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 Musselburgh Address: Carberry Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
20.78 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Musselburgh Address: Moto Service Area, Musselburgh, EH21 8RE Telephone: 0871 984 6138 Visit Hotel Page |
21.77 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 Newcraighall Address: 91 Newcraighall Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
22.91 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A7 Dalkeith Address: Melville Dykes Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
23.78 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh East Address: 228 Willowbrae Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
24.34 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Paris Steele | 116 High Street, Dunbar,EH42 1JJ | Visit Website |
| Robertson Homes | Queens Road, Off A1087, Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 1ZN | Visit Website |
| Simpson & Marwick | 88 High Street, North Berwick, EH39 4HE | Visit Website |
| Garden Stirling Burnet Properties | 8 Westgate, North Berwick,EH39 4AF | Visit Website |
| Gilson Gray LLP | 29 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH39 4AG | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: Scotland |
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Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 56.000252 |
| Longitude | -2.514786 |
| OS Easting (X): | 367897 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 678703 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT679787 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| High Street (A1087) | pseudo node |
| Countess Road (A1087) | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:07 |
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| Sunset | 16:38 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Charterhall 29 January 2025 at 21:00 (20.76 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 2.8°C (74.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00102283 |
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| ONS Area Name | Transitional Eastern European Neighbourhoods |
| LSOA Code: | S01008290 |
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| LSOA Name: | IZ22 - 02 |
| SOA Code: | 5a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001555 |
| MSOA Name: | IZ22 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Dunbar |
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| Spott Road, Dunbar, EH42 1LE |
| 01368 861100 |
| Distance: 0.76 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Dunbar |
| Tesco North Berwick Superstore |
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| Tantallon Rd, North Berwick, EH39 5NF |
| 0345 026 9497 |
| Distance: 8.03 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco North Berwick Superstore |
| Tesco Haddington Superstore |
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| Newton Port, Haddington, EH41 3LZ |
| 0345 677 9316 |
| Distance: 10.65 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Haddington Superstore |
| Asda Tranent |
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| 151 High Street, Tranent, EH33 1LP |
| 01875 816144 |
| Distance: 17.19 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Tranent |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01368 - Dunbar |
| Area Code: 01620 - North Berwick |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of East Lothian |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| John Muir House, Haddington, East Lothian &EH41 3HA |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01620 827 827 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of East Lothian |
| 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: Dunbar and East Linton Ward |
| Ceremonial County: East Lothian |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Dunbar Primary School
Address: Dunbar Primary School, Lammermuir Crescent, Dunbar, EH42 1DG
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01368 863773
West Barns Primary School
Address: West Barns Primary School, West Barns, Dunbar, EAST LOTHIAN, EH42 1TZ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01368 863209
Scotland Secondary Schools
Dunbar Grammar School
Address: Dunbar Grammar School, Summerfield Road, Dunbar, EH42 1NJ
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01368 863339
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Belhaven Hospital | Hospital Road, Dunbar | EH42 1TR | 1.50 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| 17 HIGH STREET | Dunbar, East Lothian | EH421EN | 0.07 Km | View Directions |
| 7 HIGH STREET | Dunbar, East Lothian | EH421EN | 0.07 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WHITESANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DUNBAR MEDICAL CENTRE, QUEENS ROAD, DUNBAR, EAST LOTHIAN, EH42 1EE
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01368 863226
LAUDERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DUNBAR MEDICAL CENTRE, QUEENS ROAD, DUNBAR, EAST LOTHIAN, EH42 1EE
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01368 861435
CROMWELL HARBOUR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DUNBAR MEDICAL CENTRE, QUEENS ROAD, DUNBAR, EAST LOTHIAN, EH42 1EE
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01368 861401
EAST LINTON SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, STATION ROAD, EAST LINTON, EAST LOTHIAN, EH40 3DP
Distance: 5.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01620 860204
NORTH BERWICK GROUP PRACTICE
Address: NORTH BERWICK HEALTH CENTRE, 54 ST BALDRED'S ROAD, NORTH BERWICK, EH39 4PU
Distance: 8.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01620 892169
TYNE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWTON PORT SURGERY, NEWTON PORT, HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN, EH41 3NF
Distance: 10.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01620 823183
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd | 25 High Street, Dunbar | EH42 1EN | 01368 862305 | View Directions | |
| Aitken Pharmacy Ltd | 67 High Street, Dunbar | EH42 1EW | 01368 863727 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
QUERIDO CONSULTANCY
Address: 3 SEAVIEW ROW, PITTENWEEM, ANSTRUTHER, FIFE, KY10 2PQ
Distance: 16.94 miles
Contact: :
4625 EDINBURGH
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 100 THE JEWEL, EDINBURGH, EH15 3AR
Distance: 23.15 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - FORT)
Address: LAWHOUSE TOLL, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3RH
Distance: 23.45 miles
Contact: :
LINDSAY OPTICIANS
Address: 33 CASTLEGATE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 1LF
Distance: 25.14 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - LONDON RD)
Address: 61 LONDON ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6AA
Distance: 25.15 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BERWICK UPON TWEED)
Address: 7 CASTLEGATE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 1JS
Distance: 25.22 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Dunbar Station is 0.15 miles away.
Address: Dunbar station, Station Road, Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 1JX
Dunbar is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Dunbar Station is staffed on a part time basis.
North Berwick Station is 9.21 miles away.
Address: North Berwick station, Station Road, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4BY
North Berwick is situated on the North Berwick Line and is managed by ScotRail.
North Berwick Station is an unstaffed station.