Observatory Green in the city of EDINBURGH
About Observatory Green
Observatory Green is a street located in Edinburgh. It uses the postcode EH9 3HL. The street has a length of approximately 51 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.
It is located within the county of City of Edinburgh, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 330.75 miles North West from central London., 1.68 miles South from Edinburgh, 37.91 miles South from Dundee and 41.56 miles East from Glasgow.
OBSERVATORY GREEN is within the Post Town of EDINBURGH
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Map of Observatory Green
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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 Observatory Green
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Cameron Toll Address: 43 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, EH16 5PD Telephone: 0871 984 8484 Visit Hotel Page |
0.74 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh Central Lauriston Place Address: 82 Lauriston Place Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.56 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh � Royal Mile Address: 300 Cowgate Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.75 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile Address: 33 East Market Street, Old Town Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.91 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Hub Edinburgh Royal Mile Address: 37 East Market Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.91 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Student Castle - Private Halls, Edinburgh | 199 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PH | Visit Website |
| CALA Homes, Coming Soon - Newington Residences | Canaan Lane, Edinburgh, EH10 4SG | Visit Website |
| OpenRent | Newington Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1QN | Visit Website |
| Jardine Phillips | 205 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4QP | |
| Truscott Property | 10 Morningside Drive, Edinburgh, EH10 5LY | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Observatory Green | |
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| Latitude | 55.923817 |
| Longitude | -3.185237 |
| OS Easting (X): | 325943 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 670712 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT259707 |
Roads that have a Junction with Observatory Green
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Observatory Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:47 |
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| Sunset | 16:06 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 15 November 2024 at 09:00 (6.11 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.4°C (86.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (13 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00104834 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Professionals |
| LSOA Code: | S01008588 |
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| LSOA Name: | Blackford &West Mains and Mayfield Road - 02 |
| SOA Code: | 3c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001609 |
| MSOA Name: | Blackford &West Mains and Mayfield Road |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Cameron Toll |
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| Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, 6 Lady Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5PB |
| 0131 5286220 |
| Distance: 0.84 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Cameron Toll |
| Tesco Causewayside Express |
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| 158 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PR |
| 0345 026 9434 |
| Distance: 0.87 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Causewayside Express |
| Sainsburys Edinburgh Marchmont Road Local |
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| Marchmont Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1BG |
| 1314460096 |
| Distance: 0.92 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Edinburgh Marchmont Road Local |
| Sainsburys Edinburgh Morningside Road Local |
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| 358-364 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH10 4QN |
| 1314479311 |
| Distance: 0.96 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Edinburgh Morningside Road Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0131 - Edinburgh |
| Area Code: 01968 - Penicuik |
| Area Code: 01875 - Tranent |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | >=30 | >=30 | >=30 | Y | 3 |
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 South |
| 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: Southside/Newington Ward |
| Ceremonial County: City of Edinburgh |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Secondary Schools
Liberton High School
Address: Liberton High School, 328 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7PT
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 0131 664 7514
Scotland Primary Schools
St John Vianney RC Primary School
Address: St John Vianney RC Primary School, 17 Ivanhoe Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 6AU
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 0131 664 1742
Prestonfield Primary School
Address: Prestonfield Primary School, Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5LJ
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 0131 667 1336
Liberton Primary School
Address: Liberton Primary School, 229 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5UD
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 0131 664 2337
Sciennes Primary School
Address: Sciennes Primary School, 10 Sciennes Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1LG
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 0131 667 1243
James Gillespie's Primary School
Address: James Gillespie's Primary School, Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh, EH9 1BD
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 0131 447 1014
Canaan Lane Primary School
Address: Canaan Lane Primary School, 35B Canaan Lane, EDINBURGH, EH10 4SG
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 0131 529 2191
St Peter's RC Primary School
Address: St Peter's RC Primary School, 10 Falcon Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4AH
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 0131 447 5742
South Morningside Primary School
Address: South Morningside Primary School, 116 Comiston Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5QN
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 0131 447 5446
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Astley Ainslie Hospital | Grange Loan, Edinburgh | EH9 2HL | 1.09 Km | View Directions |
| Royal Hospital For Sick Children (edinburgh) | 9 Sciennes Road, Edinburgh | EH9 1LF | 1.64 Km | View Directions |
| Learning Disabilities Service Healthcare Houses | Lothian | EH10 5EZ | 1.83 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| SOUTHSIDE DENTAL CARE | 125 Mayfield Road, Edinburgh | EH9 3AJ | 0.81 Km | View Directions |
| EDINBURGH DENTAL | 59 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh | EH9 1ST | 1.16 Km | View Directions |
| BARBOUR DENTAL PRACTICE | 39 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh | EH9 2BX | 1.24 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LUCS AAH - WOODLAND HOUSE
Address: WOODLAND HOUSE, ASTLEY AINSLIE HOSPITAL, 143 GRANGE LOAN, EDINBURGH, EH9 2HL
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 464395
LUCS AAH - BLACKFORD PAVILION
Address: FIRST FLOOR BLACKFORD PAVILION, ASTLEY AINSLIE HOSPITAL, 143 GRANGE LOAN, EDINBURGH, EH9 2HL
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01315 379425
DR A COMISKEY AND PARTNERS
Address: CONAN DOYLE MEDICAL CENTRE, 4 NETHER LIBERTON LANE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH16 5TY
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 665160
BRAEFOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CONAN DOYLE MEDICAL CENTRE, 4 NETHER LIBERTON LANE, EDINBURGH, EH16 5TY
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01316 672240
GRANGE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 1 BEAUFORT ROAD, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH9 1AG
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 471646
HERMITAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5/6 HERMITAGE TERRACE, EDINBURGH, EH10 4RP
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01314 476277
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Bestway National Chemists Ltd | 55a Mayfield Road, Edinburgh | EH9 3AA | 0131 667 1992 | View Directions | |
| Omnicare Pharmacy Ltd | 2 Fountainhall Road, Edinburgh | EH9 2NN | 0131 667 2151 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 14 Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, 6 Lady Road, Edinburgh, | EH16 5PB | 0131 6661111 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Edinburgh Station is 1.98 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 1.99 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.