Abbey Mill Park is a street located in Melrose. It uses the postcode TD6 9RJ. The street has a length of approximately 60 metres.
The street is located within the Scottish Borders 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 Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 303.14 miles North from central London., 30.27 miles South East from Edinburgh, 49.63 miles North from Carlisle and 60.13 miles South from Dundee.
ABBEY MILL PARK is within the Post Town of MELROSE
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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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| 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 Abbey Mill Park
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A7 Dalkeith Address: Melville Dykes Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
24.67 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 Musselburgh Address: Carberry Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
25.55 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Musselburgh Address: Moto Service Area, Musselburgh, EH21 8RE Telephone: 0871 984 6138 Visit Hotel Page |
26.12 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 Newcraighall Address: 91 Newcraighall Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
27.30 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Cameron Toll Address: 43 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, EH16 5PD Telephone: 0871 984 8484 Visit Hotel Page |
28.49 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| James Agent | 1 The Wynd, Buccleuch Street, Melrose, TD6 9LD | Visit Website |
| Rettie & Co | 1 Abbey Street, Melrose, TD6 9PX | Visit Website |
| Macpherson Property | 3 St. Dunstans Lane, Melrose, TD6 9RS | Visit Website |
| Cullen Kilshaw | The Property Shop 7 Market Square, Melrose, TD6 9PQ | |
| Cullen Kilshaw | 27 Market Street, Galashiels, TD1 3AF |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Mill Park | |
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| Latitude | 55.601473 |
| Longitude | -2.717320 |
| OS Easting (X): | 354807 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 634439 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT548344 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Mill Park
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Annay Road (B6361) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:35 |
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| Sunset | 15:42 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Charterhall 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (15.00 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Partly cloudy (day) |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.4°C (73.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (22 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00095263 |
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| ONS Area Name | Self-Sufficient Retirement |
| LSOA Code: | S01012292 |
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| LSOA Name: | Melrose - High Street |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02002301 |
| MSOA Name: | Melrose and Tweedbank Area |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Galashiels |
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| Currie Road, Galashiels, TD1 2AG |
| 01896 661800 |
| Distance: 3.43 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Galashiels |
| Tesco Galashiels Extra |
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| Paton St, Galashiels, TD1 3AT |
| 0345 026 9548 |
| Distance: 3.53 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Galashiels Extra |
| Iceland Galashiels |
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| 33/43 High Street, Galashiels, Borders, TD1 1RY |
| 01896758565 |
| Distance: 3.78 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Galashiels |
| Sainsburys Kelso |
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| Pinnaclehill Industrial Estate, Kelso, Scotland, TD5 8DW |
| 01573 662120 |
| Distance: 11.37 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Kelso |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01835 - St Boswells |
| Area Code: 01896 - Galashiels |
| Area Code: 01750 - Selkirk |
| Area Code: 01578 - Lauder |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | N | 5 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Scottish Borders |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Headquarters, Newtown St. Boswells, Melrose &TD6 0SA |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0300 100 1800 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Berwickshire &Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| 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: Leaderdale and Melrose Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Melrose Primary School
Address: Melrose Primary School, Huntly Road, Melrose, ROXBURGHSHIRE, TD6 9SB
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01896 822103
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Borders General Hospital | Melrose | TD6 9BS | 1.68 Km | View Directions |
| Melburn Lodge | Borders General Hospital, Melrose | TD6 9BS | 1.68 Km | View Directions |
| Huntlyburn House | The Cottages, Huntlyburn, Melrose | TD6 9BD | 2.11 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| ALBERT PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE | 23 Albert Place, Galashiels,selkirkshire | TD1 3DL | 5.72 Km | View Directions |
| BANK STREET DENTAL PRACTICE | 19 Bank Street, Galashiels | TD1 1EN | 5.96 Km | View Directions |
| 54 LADHOPE VALE | Galashiels | TD1 1BT | 6.07 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LEADERFOOT PRACTICE
Address: BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL, MELROSE, TD6 9BS
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01896 826000
BECS (BORDERS EMERGENCY CARE)
Address: BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL, MELROSE, ROXBURGHSHIRE, TD6 9BS
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
EILDON SURGERY
Address: AUCTION MARKET, NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS, MELROSE, TD6 0PP
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01835 822777
EARLSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: EARLSTON HEALTH CENTRE, MELROSE ROAD, KIDGATE, EARLSTON, TD4 6DW
Distance: 2.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01896 848333
BRAESIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CURRIE ROAD, GALASHIELS, SELKIRKSHIRE, TD1 2UA
Distance: 3.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01896 661360
WAVERLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CURRIE ROAD, GALASHIELS, SELKIRKSHIRE, TD1 2UA
Distance: 3.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01896 661350
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Boots UK Ltd | 27 Market Square, Melrose | TD6 9PL | 01896 822178 | View Directions | |
| Gala Medicines Ltd | 12 Marmion Road, Langlee, Galashiels, | TD1 2DE | 01896 756555 | View Directions | |
| Eildon Pharmacy Ltd | Tweedside Road, Newtown St Boswells | TD6 0PD | 01835 823732 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GALASHIELS)
Address: 88 CHANNEL STREET, GALASHIELS, TD1 1BD
Distance: 3.63 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HAWICK)
Address: 25 HIGH STREET, HAWICK, ROXBURGHSHIRE, TD9 9BU
Distance: 12.65 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HAWICK)
Address: 25 HIGH STREET, HAWICK, ROXBURGHSHIRE, TD9 9BU
Distance: 12.65 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - COSTKEA WAY
Address: COSTCO (UK) LTD, COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, EH20 9BY
Distance: 26.05 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EDINBURGH - FORT)
Address: LAWHOUSE TOLL, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH15 3RH
Distance: 27.45 miles
Contact: :
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (WOOLER)
Address: 18 HIGH STREET, WOOLER, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE71 6BY
Distance: 27.67 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Tweedbank Station is 1.68 miles away.
Address: Tweedbank station, Tweedbank Drive, Tweedbank, Borders, TD1 3AB
Tweedbank is situated on the Borders Railway and is managed by ScotRail.
Tweedbank Station is an unstaffed station.
Galashiels Station is 3.65 miles away.
Address: Galashiels station, Ladhope Vale, Galashiels, Borders, TD1 1BP
Galashiels is situated on the Borders Railway and is managed by ScotRail.
Galashiels Station is an unstaffed station.