Barnton

Settlement in Midlothian

Scotland

Barnton

New estate, Dunfermline College Dunfermline College of Physical Education is still marked on the OS maps, it is now part of the University of Edinburgh and in new buildings at Holyrood. The site is being developed for housing. — New estate, Dunfermline College Credit: Richard Webb

Barnton is a small village located in the county of Midlothian, Scotland. Situated on the outskirts of Edinburgh, it is a picturesque residential area that offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for its residents.

The village is known for its beautiful surroundings, with rolling hills, green fields, and stunning views of the nearby River Almond. It is a popular choice for those seeking a more rural lifestyle while still having easy access to the amenities of the city.

Barnton has a close-knit community, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. It has a range of local amenities, including a primary school, community center, and a few local shops and eateries. For more extensive shopping and entertainment options, residents can easily travel to nearby areas such as Corstorphine and Edinburgh city center.

The village is well-connected to the rest of Midlothian and Edinburgh via road and public transportation. There are regular bus services that run through Barnton, providing easy access to the city center and surrounding areas. The village also benefits from being close to major road networks, including the A90, making it convenient for those who commute to work or travel frequently.

Overall, Barnton offers a tranquil and scenic setting for residents, with a close community feel and excellent accessibility to nearby amenities. It is an attractive location for those looking to enjoy the best of both worlds – the tranquility of a rural area and the convenience of a nearby city.

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Barnton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.963113/-3.30707 or Grid Reference NT1875. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

New estate, Dunfermline College

Dunfermline College of Physical Education is still marked on the OS maps, it is now part of the University of Edinburgh and in new buildings at Holyrood. The site is being developed for housing.

Richard Webb

River Almond, Cramond

This is the estuary of the Almond, the river that divides the counties of Midlothian and West Lothian (Modern local authority areas differ). Cramond is popular tourist hangout in Edinburgh. Until 2001 there was a ferry here allowing you to walk to Queensferry, but the access hostile estate opposite closed it during the foot and mouth and quietly did not reopen it again.

Richard Webb

Electric gate country, Barnton

Barnton is one of Edinburgh's most expensive housing areas. Big houses hidden behind gates set amongst golf courses.

Richard Webb

Cammo

Once a big house, it is now a ruin, the grounds reverting to wild woodland with some fine specimen trees. The estate is managed as a park by the city council.

Richard Webb

River Almond

Rapids seen from Grotto Bridge. The exciting nature of the Almond is well hidden in a wooded gorge.

Richard Webb

River Almond at Cramond

The slipway for the Cramond Boat Club leads down to the river. Steps for the former passenger ferry can be seen in the middle distance.

Bob Jones

Towards Cramond Island

The River Almond at low tide, with Cramond Island at the end of the causeway

Bob Jones

River Almond, Cramond

Running through deep banks a few hundred metres from its mouth at Cramond. There is a walkway up the East/Edinburgh bank.

Richard Webb

Cycle path, Barnton.

Path between two well defended golf courses, now part of NCN1 up the east coast of Great Britain. A useful way in and out of Edinburgh from the north and west. The Barnton area contains many old trees especially oaks and this path runs through them. It also links two very expensive housing areas.

Richard Webb

Drum Brae.

Small but notorious hill in the suburbs of West Edinburgh. A busy road, it's fine most of the time; it's a tricky thing in ice or snow.

Richard Webb

Clermiston

Large 20th century housing area on the west side of Corstorphine Hill. The once vare open area in the middle of the estate has been broken up by some tree planting.

Richard Webb

East Craigs

Large 1970's westward expansion of Edinburgh.

Richard Webb

New Burnshot

Dalmeny Estate, a mixture of farmland and woods.

Richard Webb

Cramond from the west.

Across harvested fields on the Dalmeny Estate to Cramond.

Richard Webb

Cammo Tower

This tower which can be easily seen from the Maybury Road was a water tower for Cammo House. A wind driven pump would fill a cistern near the top and gravity would provide the mansion with water.

Kevin Rae