Gilmerton

Settlement in Midlothian

Scotland

Gilmerton

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

Gilmerton is a small suburb located in the county of Midlothian, Scotland. Situated approximately five miles southeast of the capital city of Edinburgh, it is part of the Edinburgh City Region. Gilmerton is bounded by the areas of Liberton, Inch, and Gracemount.

Historically, Gilmerton was a village separate from Edinburgh, known for its agriculture and coal mining activities. However, over time, it has become absorbed into the expanding urban area of the city. Today, it retains some of its original character, with a mix of traditional and modern housing developments.

The suburb offers a range of amenities and services to its residents. It has a local primary school, Gilmerton Primary, which serves the educational needs of the community. In addition, there are several shops, including convenience stores, a pharmacy, and a post office, providing essential goods and services.

Gilmerton is well-connected to nearby areas and Edinburgh city center via public transportation. Regular bus services operate through the suburb, ensuring easy access to other parts of Midlothian and the capital. Additionally, the area benefits from its proximity to major road networks, such as the A7 and the Edinburgh City Bypass, facilitating convenient travel by car.

For recreational activities, Gilmerton residents can enjoy the nearby Drum Park, which offers green spaces for walking, picnicking, and sports. Additionally, the suburb boasts a community center, providing a venue for various events, classes, and gatherings.

Overall, Gilmerton offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle with convenient access to both Edinburgh and the natural beauty of Midlothian.

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Gilmerton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.903848/-3.137156 or Grid Reference NT2968. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

Rails to trails, Drum

The mineral line from Bilston Colliery is now a path

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Wheat field between Drum and Todhills

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Powerlines south of Drum

Farmland within the City Bypass - ie doomed.

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Bus stop, Gilmerton Road

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Roadworks, Gilmerton Road

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Path, Edmonstone Policies

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

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Policy woodland, Edmonstone

The field in the background is being built upon.

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Path, Edmonstone

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

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Policy woodland, Edmonstone

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

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