Abbey Street is a street located in Edinburgh. The street has a length of approximately 198 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 EH7 5XN and EH7 5SJ.
It is located within the county of City of Edinburgh, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 332.62 miles North from central London., 1.04 miles North East from Edinburgh, 35.55 miles South from Dundee and 42.42 miles East from Glasgow.
ABBEY STREET is within the Post Town of EDINBURGH
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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Walking Distances | ||
Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) |
Name | Address | Website |
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Mackay Sinclair WS | 11-15 Easter Road, Edinburgh,EH7 5PJ | Visit Website |
Places for People | 1 West Kilnacre, Edinburgh, EH7 5BF | Visit Website |
GJ Hunter Solicitors | 26-28 Meadowbank Terrace,EH8 7AS |
Neighbourhood Policing |
Police Force: Scotland |
Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Abbey Street | |
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Latitude | 55.956905 |
Longitude | -3.170375 |
OS Easting (X): | 326934 |
OS Northing (Y): | 674378 |
OS Grid Reference: | NT269744 |
Street | Junction Type |
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London Road (B1350) | junction |
Sunrise | 06:55 |
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Sunset | 19:15 |
Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 20 September 2024 at 22:00 (6.97 miles away) |
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Current Weather: | Mist |
Temperature and Humidity: | 12.4°C (98.1%) |
Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (8 mph) |
ONS Area Code | S00104401 & S00104402 |
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ONS Area Name | Migrant Commuters & Deprived Neighbourhoods |
LSOA Code: | S01008686 |
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LSOA Name: | Abbeyhill - 01 |
SOA Code: | 1a |
SOA Name: | |
MSOA Code: | S02001624 |
MSOA Name: | Abbeyhill |
Iceland Easter Road |
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8 Easter Road, Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, EH7 5RG |
01316612001 |
Distance: 0.1 Miles |
Directions to Iceland Easter Road |
Sainsburys Meadowbank |
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Unit 9-10 Moray Park, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5TS |
0131 656 9377 |
Distance: 0.25 Miles |
Directions to Sainsburys Meadowbank |
Tesco Leith Walk Express |
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4-6 Brunswick Place, Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH7 5HW |
0345 026 9262 |
Distance: 0.49 Miles |
Directions to Tesco Leith Walk Express |
Sainsburys Edinburgh Shrubhill Local |
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Shrubhill, Leith Walk, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 4PD |
1315554922 |
Distance: 0.54 Miles |
Directions to Sainsburys Edinburgh Shrubhill Local |
Area Code |
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Area Code: 0131 - Edinburgh |
Area Code: 01875 - Tranent |
Area Code: 01968 - Penicuik |
Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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Less than 2 Mbps | 22.8 | 18.3 | >=30 | Y | 27 |
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: Craigentinny/Duddingston Ward |
Ceremonial County: City of Edinburgh |
Address: Duddingston Primary School, 70a Duddingston Road, Edinburgh, EH15 1SW
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 0131 669 5092
Address: Parsons Green Primary School, 60 Meadowfield Drive, Edinburgh, EH8 7LU
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 0131 661 4459
Address: Craigentinny Primary School, 4 Loganlea Drive, Edinburgh, EH7 6LR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 0131 661 2749
Address: St Ninian's RC Primary School, 150 Restalrig Road South, Edinburgh, EH7 6JA
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 0131 661 3431
Address: The Royal High Primary School, 61 Northfield Broadway, Edinburgh, EH8 7RX
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 0131 669 3200
Address: Hermitage Park Primary School, 9 Hermitage Park, Edinburgh, EH6 8HD
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 0131 554 2952
Address: St Mary's RC Primary School (Leith), 30 Links Gardens, Edinburgh, EH6 7JG
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 0131 554 7291
Address: Lorne Primary School, 7 Lorne Street, Edinburgh, EH6 8QS
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 0131 554 2308
Address: Leith Primary School, St Andrews Place, Edinburgh, EH6 7EG
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 0131 554 4844
Address: Royal Mile Primary School, 86 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BZ
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 0131 556 3347
Address: Abbeyhill Primary School, Abbey Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5SJ
Distance: 0.03 miles
Contact: 0131 661 3054
Address: Leith Walk Primary School, 9 Brunswick Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5NG
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 0131 556 3873
Address: St Mary's RC Primary School (Edinburgh), 63 East London Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4BW
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 0131 556 7128
Address: Broughton Primary School, 132 Broughton Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4LD
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 0131 556 7028
Address: Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Edinburgh, EH6 8JQ
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 0131 554 0606
Address: Drummond Community High School, 41 Bellevue Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4BS
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 0131 556 2651
Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Inchkeith House | 137 Leith Walk, Edinburgh | EH6 8NP | 1.30 Km | View Directions |
Ballenden House | 28/32 Howden Street, Edinburgh | EH8 9HL | 1.59 Km | View Directions |
Findlay House | Seafield Street, Edinburgh | EH6 7LG | 1.94 Km | View Directions |
Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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DENTAL SURGERY 2 | 22 Brunton Place, Edinburgh | EH7 5EJ | 0.20 Km | View Directions |
MEADOWBANK DENTAL PRACTICE | 15 Earlston Place, Edinburgh | EH7 5SU | 0.21 Km | View Directions |
100-102 EASTER ROAD | Edinburgh | EH7 5RH | 0.26 Km | View Directions |
Address: 9 BRUNTON PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 5EG
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 575545
Address: BELLEVUE MEDICAL CENTRE, 26 HUNTINGDON PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 4AT
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 568196
Address: BELLEVUE MEDICAL CENTRE, 26 HUNTINGDON PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 4AT
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 562642
Address: THE ACCESS PLACE, 6 SOUTH GRAYS CLOSE, 40 HIGH STREET, EDINBURGH, EH1 1TQ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 295015
Address: 40 ALEMOOR CRESCENT, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH7 6UJ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 542110
Address: 4 HERMITAGE PLACE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH6 8BW
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 541036
Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Barrie Dear Ltd | 92-96 Easter Road, Edinburgh | EH7 5RQ | 0131 659 6095 | View Directions | |
Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd | Sainsbury's, Meadowbank Retail Park, Moray Park, , Edinburgh, | EH7 5TS | 0131 661 1129 | View Directions | |
Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd | 6-7 Crighton Place, Edinburgh | EH7 4NZ | 0131 554 1373 | View Directions |
Edinburgh Station is 0.76 miles away.
Address: Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Edinburgh is situated on the East Coast Main Line|Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|North Clyde Line|Fife Circle Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line|Shotts Line|Borders Railway|West Coast Main Line.
Edinburgh Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Haymarket Station is 2.01 miles away.
Address: Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EY
Haymarket is situated on the Edinburgh to Aberdeen line|North Clyde Line|Fife Circle Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line|Shotts Line|West Coast Main Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Haymarket Station is staffed on a part time basis.