Craigmillar

Settlement in Midlothian

Scotland

Craigmillar

Road, Edmonstone Near the site of Edmonstone House. Construction work has commenced on building houses on the southern part of the estate.
The house was demolished in the 1960s after having become a ruin around the time of World War II. The estate was once going to become a park similar to Cammo and trees were planted. Others had different ideas and eventually the planners allowed it to become housing. — Road, Edmonstone Credit: Richard Webb

Craigmillar is a suburban area located in the southeastern part of the city of Edinburgh, in the county of Midlothian, Scotland. It is situated approximately three miles southeast of the city center and is bordered by the districts of Niddrie, Duddingston, and Newcraighall.

Originally a rural village, Craigmillar has experienced significant development over the years and is now primarily a residential area. The housing in the area consists of a mix of council estates, private housing, and modern developments, providing a diverse range of accommodation options for its residents.

One of the notable landmarks in Craigmillar is the historic Craigmillar Castle, a well-preserved medieval fortress dating back to the 14th century. The castle attracts visitors from both near and far, offering a glimpse into Scotland's rich history and providing stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Craigmillar also boasts several green spaces, including the Craigmillar Park Golf Club, which offers a picturesque course for golf enthusiasts. In addition, the area is well-served with amenities such as schools, shops, and community centers, ensuring that residents have access to essential services and facilities.

Transportation in Craigmillar is convenient, with regular bus services connecting the area to the city center and surrounding neighborhoods. The Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, one of the largest hospitals in Scotland, is also located nearby, providing healthcare services to the local community and beyond.

Overall, Craigmillar offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle with easy access to both the bustling city center of Edinburgh and the beautiful natural landscapes of Midlothian.

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Road, Edmonstone

Near the site of Edmonstone House. Construction work has commenced on building houses on the southern part of the estate. The house was demolished in the 1960s after having become a ruin around the time of World War II. The estate was once going to become a park similar to Cammo and trees were planted. Others had different ideas and eventually the planners allowed it to become housing.

Richard Webb

Site of Edmonstone House

Edmonstone was a long established estate with a house here since the 13th century. The last house (18th century) became ruined around the time of the Second World War and was demolished like many old Edinburgh periphery big houses in the 1960s. The estate was once destined to become a park, but developers had other ideas and over a 20 years campaign got permission to build houses here. Some went into the walled garden and surrounds a few years ago and construction has commenced between here, the Wisp and Old Dalkeith Road. Alternative names include Edmonstoun, Edmonstown, Edmonston

Richard Webb

Path, Edmonstone Policies

Through a small wood and restricted to it. Immediately to the south there is a building site.

Richard Webb

Policy woodland, Edmonstone

The field in the background is being built upon.

Richard Webb

Path, Edmonstone

As usual here, there was a pest on a motorbike about.

Richard Webb

Policy woodland, Edmonstone

East of the site of the house. There is a building site to the left.

Richard Webb

Edmonstone policies

Once attractive parkland between the house site and The Wisp (a road whose lights can be seen in the background), this is now a building site.

Richard Webb

Newcraighall Road and the Wisp.

Busy road junction between the A6095 and A6106 in southeast Edinburgh. Taken looking NE from what were the grounds of Niddrie House, now containing the fortified Jack Kane Centre. New flats with panoramic views of the traffic.

Richard Webb

Colliery waste, Niddrie.

Looking north from Cauldcoats into NT3071, showing the urban fringe. The colliery sites are gradually being built over.

Richard Webb

Burnt Out Cars

Niddrie and Craigmillar are often regarded as among the most deprived areas of Edinburgh. These burnt-out cars are on top of a large concrete sculpture of a man, which is visible from the air: Link

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Lee Kindness

Gulliver in Edinburgh

Niddrie and Craigmillar are often regarded as among the most deprived areas of Edinburgh. This burnt-out car is on top of a large concrete sculpture of a man, which is visible from the air: Link

Lee Kindness

Gulliver 2

The Gulliver doesn't always have burnt-out cars on it!

Becky

Jack Kane Woods

The policy woodlands around the sports pitches at the Jack Kane Centre can be really beautiful at different times of the year.

Becky

St Mary Magdalenes

Roman catholic church in Bingham, Edinburgh

Lisa Jarvis

Spot the heron

It is well camouflaged amongst the man-made debris in the Niddrie Burn, running through a housing estate in a poor area which is being regenerated. Note also the pink flowers of the invasive and sickly smelling Himalayan Balsam, which is dispersed by seed from explosive seed capsules.

M J Richardson

Duddingston Park South

Houses at the junction of Niddrie Mill Crescent and Duddingston Park South Road, and the bridge carrying the Edinburgh Suburban Railway [currently freight only] line across Duddingston Park South.

M J Richardson

Niddrie Mill Crescent

Relatively new housing [1960-1970s?]in the Niddrie area, which was once a very deprived part of Edinburgh. Much regeneration is now taking place, and the newer houses elsewhere are somewhat more stylish and interesting

M J Richardson

Hays Park

The entrance to a small park in a new housing estate at Niddrie, an area undergoing regeneration after many years of neglect and deprivation.

M J Richardson

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Craigmillar is located at Grid Ref: NT2871 (Lat: 55.930153, Lng: -3.139703)

Unitary Authority: City of Edinburgh

Police Authority: Edinburgh

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Kerb: flush

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