Gogar

Settlement in Midlothian

Scotland

Gogar

New control tower and runway Edinburgh Airport
New control tower and runway Edinburgh Airport Credit: paul birrell

Gogar is a small village located in the county of Midlothian, Scotland. Situated approximately 7 miles west of Edinburgh city center, Gogar is nestled between the towns of Corstorphine and Newbridge. The village is primarily residential, with a population of around 500 residents.

Gogar is renowned for its picturesque countryside setting, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village offers a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those seeking a quieter lifestyle while still being in close proximity to the city.

The village is well-connected to the rest of Midlothian and Edinburgh through excellent transportation links. The nearby Edinburgh Airport is just a short drive away, making it convenient for frequent travelers. Additionally, the M8 motorway and main bus routes pass through Gogar, providing easy access to other parts of Scotland.

For those seeking recreational activities, Gogar is located near several natural attractions. The Gogar Burn, a small river, flows through the village, offering pleasant walks and opportunities for fishing. The nearby Gogarbank Wood is a popular spot for nature lovers, with its diverse flora and fauna.

Gogar is also home to the Gogar Parish Church, a historic building that dates back to the 12th century. The church serves as a focal point for the community, hosting regular services and social events.

In summary, Gogar is a charming village in Midlothian, offering a peaceful countryside lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities. Its natural beauty, convenient location, and close-knit community make it an attractive place to live for both families and individuals alike.

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Gogar Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.936811/-3.331462 or Grid Reference NT1672. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

New control tower and runway Edinburgh Airport
New control tower and runway Edinburgh Airport
Union Canal, Hermiston Taken from Hermiston bridge (no 12), looking E towards bridge no 11.  A popular route for walkers and cyclists.
Union Canal, Hermiston
Taken from Hermiston bridge (no 12), looking E towards bridge no 11. A popular route for walkers and cyclists.
Gyle Industrial Estate A big lurch westward in the 1980s, this is a tin shed estate with some more prestigious buildings like the Royal Bank offices here. The Royal Bank of Scotland are currently building a new head office at NT1672, I don't know if they will be staying here as well.
Gyle Industrial Estate
A big lurch westward in the 1980s, this is a tin shed estate with some more prestigious buildings like the Royal Bank offices here. The Royal Bank of Scotland are currently building a new head office at NT1672, I don't know if they will be staying here as well.
"knowledge is wonderful" Paolozzi statue outside the Royal Bank of Scotland offices in the Gyle Estate. With bus.
"knowledge is wonderful"
Paolozzi statue outside the Royal Bank of Scotland offices in the Gyle Estate. With bus.
Edinburgh Park Business Park by the city bypass  - a 1990's version of the industrial estate. A cut above the usual tin shed estate.

I got a home visit from the Police for taking this.  The first decade of the 21st century was not too comfortable for photography. The paranoia ended once cameras in mobile 'phones became commonplace.
Edinburgh Park
Business Park by the city bypass - a 1990's version of the industrial estate. A cut above the usual tin shed estate. I got a home visit from the Police for taking this. The first decade of the 21st century was not too comfortable for photography. The paranoia ended once cameras in mobile 'phones became commonplace.
South Gyle Shopping Centre. 1980's mall.
South Gyle Shopping Centre.
1980's mall.
Royal Bank of Scotland. On the site of the old Gogar Burn hospital, the new head office is nearing completion.
Royal Bank of Scotland.
On the site of the old Gogar Burn hospital, the new head office is nearing completion.
Suntrap The Suntrap Garden, Gogar.
Suntrap
The Suntrap Garden, Gogar.
M8 The most recently built section of the Edinburgh Glasgow road, doubles as a car park in the mornings. View towards the Pentlands.
M8
The most recently built section of the Edinburgh Glasgow road, doubles as a car park in the mornings. View towards the Pentlands.
Meadowfield Old farm buildings in a field of spring sown wheat. A thin strip of farmland, Edinburgh is expanding westward and there is pressure to expand the airport. If the city bypass is ever completed, it will run through this area.
Meadowfield
Old farm buildings in a field of spring sown wheat. A thin strip of farmland, Edinburgh is expanding westward and there is pressure to expand the airport. If the city bypass is ever completed, it will run through this area.
EDI Cargo terminal, Turnhouse. Air cargo terminal near the old RAF base at Edinburgh Airport.
EDI Cargo terminal, Turnhouse.
Air cargo terminal near the old RAF base at Edinburgh Airport.
The Maybury Once a dance hall, often empty, now a casino. A landmark building by a very busy road junction.

This is a well known landmark in the city, once an edge of town roadhouse.
The Maybury
Once a dance hall, often empty, now a casino. A landmark building by a very busy road junction. This is a well known landmark in the city, once an edge of town roadhouse.
Royal Bank of Scotland Bridge. Simple arch bridge over the A8.
Royal Bank of Scotland Bridge.
Simple arch bridge over the A8.
Park and ride, Ingliston. Amongst all the airport car parks, a new addition. Just before opening, an attempt to free up traffic in the city.
Park and ride, Ingliston.
Amongst all the airport car parks, a new addition. Just before opening, an attempt to free up traffic in the city.
Western approaches to Edinburgh Busy junction on the A8 entering Edinburgh from the west. There has been a lot of recent development here; it's a mass of tin shed shopping as well as hotels and some residential areas.
Western approaches to Edinburgh
Busy junction on the A8 entering Edinburgh from the west. There has been a lot of recent development here; it's a mass of tin shed shopping as well as hotels and some residential areas.
And they're neck and neck... DMU's. One to Edinburgh. One from Edinburgh. Taken from the bridge near Gogarbank House.
Mr Dalton's scrap metal fabrications, far right, gaze longingly at the hard working hardened-steel rails carrying passenger and freight trains to destinations far away.
And they're neck and neck...
DMU's. One to Edinburgh. One from Edinburgh. Taken from the bridge near Gogarbank House. Mr Dalton's scrap metal fabrications, far right, gaze longingly at the hard working hardened-steel rails carrying passenger and freight trains to destinations far away.
Gogarburn Broiler Farm Just stay upwind on a hot day...

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Beyond the trees you can just see Edinburgh Business Park on the other
side of the A720.  In the far distance Corstorphine Hill.
Gogarburn Broiler Farm
Just stay upwind on a hot day... A broiler is term used for chickens reared for meat. For more information see LinkExternal link. Beyond the trees you can just see Edinburgh Business Park on the other side of the A720. In the far distance Corstorphine Hill.
Sunflowers, Gogar. Sunflowers lining a field, perhaps as a game crop? Can live my Tour de France fantasies riding past the sunflowers here.
Sunflowers, Gogar.
Sunflowers lining a field, perhaps as a game crop? Can live my Tour de France fantasies riding past the sunflowers here.
Show me another place!

Gogar is located at Grid Ref: NT1672 (Lat: 55.936811, Lng: -3.331462)

Unitary Authority: City of Edinburgh

Police Authority: Edinburgh

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Located within 500m of 55.936811,-3.331462
Traffic Signals
Crossing: no
Source: survey
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Motorway Junction
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Motorway Junction
Gogar Roundabout
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Crossing
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Crossing
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Crossing
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Bus Stop
Gogarburn A8
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
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Source: NaPTAN + Survey
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Bus Stop
Gogar Roundabout
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: NaPTAN + Survey
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Bus Stop
Gogar Roundabout
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
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Bus Stop
Gogarburn A8
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
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Naptan Verified: yes
Passenger Information Display: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: NaPTAN + Survey
Lat/Long: 55.9365574/-3.3383363
Bus Stop
Royal Bank HQ
Bench: yes
Covered: no
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Naptan Indicator: At Terminus
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Naptan NaptanCode: 36246582
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: EDINBUR
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Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 55.9355034/-3.331932
Stop
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Stop
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Crossing
Crossing: zebra
Crossing Island: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9354975/-3.3361659
Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 55.9400344/-3.3284305
Railway: switch
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Railway: switch
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Railway: switch
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Railway: switch
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Railway: switch
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Railway: switch
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Railway: switch
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Bicycle Parking
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Capacity: 6
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 55.9378432/-3.3326289
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: crossing
Lat/Long: 55.9365727/-3.3360438
Motorway Junction
Lat/Long: 55.9369232/-3.3351254
Motorway Junction
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Railway: level_crossing
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Stop
Lat/Long: 55.9387722/-3.32906
Crossing Barrier: no
Crossing Light: no
Railway: tram_level_crossing
Supervised: no
Lat/Long: 55.9387912/-3.3290712
Crossing Barrier: no
Crossing Light: no
Railway: tram_level_crossing
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Stop
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Railway: switch
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Gogarburn
Network: Edinburgh Trams
Operator: Edinburgh Trams Ltd.
Public Transport: stop_position
Railway: tram_stop
Tram: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9380086/-3.3322732
Gogarburn
Network: Edinburgh Trams
Operator: Edinburgh Trams Ltd.
Public Transport: stop_position
Railway: tram_stop
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Barrier: bollard
Foot: yes
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Crossing Barrier: no
Crossing Light: no
Railway: tram_level_crossing
Supervised: no
Lat/Long: 55.9381367/-3.3317585
Crossing Barrier: no
Crossing Light: no
Railway: tram_level_crossing
Supervised: no
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Traffic Signals
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Traffic Signals
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Gogar
Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q5577328
Wikipedia: en:Gogar
Lat/Long: 55.9380228/-3.3332796
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Entrance: yes
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Crossing
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Turning Circle
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Railway: crossing
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Railway: crossing
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Railway: crossing
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Gogarburn Hospital Memorial
Historic: memorial
Inscription: To the memory of those who lived and died in Gogarburn Hospital December 1924-May 1999 "We're a' Jock Tamson's Bairns"
Memorial: plaque_mounted_in_boulder
Lat/Long: 55.936912/-3.3317388
Bench
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Bench
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Crossing
Crossing: zebra
Crossing Island: no
Tactile Paving: yes
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Crossing
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Grit Bin
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Door: revolving
Entrance: main
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Artwork Type: sculpture
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 55.9356905/-3.3323029
Barrier: lift_gate
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Fountain
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Barrier: lift_gate
Lat/Long: 55.9359694/-3.3390546
Barrier: lift_gate
Lat/Long: 55.9353217/-3.3311452
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: dots
Crossing Ref: toucan
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9365243/-3.3361438
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