Carrick Knowe

Settlement in Midlothian

Scotland

Carrick Knowe

Building speed humps, Corstorphine. Edinburgh is home to a lot of speed humps, and they are multiplying. While proven effective in lowering speeds in residential areas, they are a pain when out on the bike. Some studies suggest that road humps are the only effective way of enforcing a 20mph/30kph speed limit. Residential area just off the busy main shopping street of Corstorphine. — Building speed humps, Corstorphine. Credit: Richard Webb

Carrick Knowe is a suburban area located in the southwest part of Edinburgh, Scotland. Situated in the Midlothian council area, it is nestled between the districts of Corstorphine and Saughton. The neighborhood is primarily residential, offering a peaceful and family-friendly environment.

Carrick Knowe is known for its well-maintained green spaces, including the Carrick Knowe Golf Course, which provides a scenic backdrop for the community. The area is also home to a number of parks and open spaces, such as Carrick Knowe Park and Saughton Park, which offer recreational facilities and opportunities for outdoor activities.

The neighborhood features a mix of housing options, ranging from traditional stone-built houses to modern flats and apartments. The properties in Carrick Knowe are often well-maintained and offer a pleasant living environment. The community is characterized by a strong sense of community spirit, with various local events and activities organized throughout the year.

Carrick Knowe benefits from excellent transport links, with regular bus services connecting the area to the city center and other parts of Edinburgh. The nearby Edinburgh Gateway station provides convenient access to train services, making it easy to explore other destinations in Scotland.

Residents of Carrick Knowe enjoy a range of amenities, including local shops, supermarkets, and leisure facilities. The area is also well-served by schools and healthcare services, making it an ideal location for families.

Overall, Carrick Knowe offers a desirable living environment with its tranquil surroundings, green spaces, and convenient access to amenities and transport links.

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Building speed humps, Corstorphine.

Edinburgh is home to a lot of speed humps, and they are multiplying. While proven effective in lowering speeds in residential areas, they are a pain when out on the bike. Some studies suggest that road humps are the only effective way of enforcing a 20mph/30kph speed limit. Residential area just off the busy main shopping street of Corstorphine.

Richard Webb

Sighthill Industrial Estate

Edinburgh has developed greatly to the west, with successive industrial developments. This is a traditional industrial estate, with the usual sight of a snack trailer. Always a good place to look for a brew when out on a weekday.

Richard Webb

Bungaloid Corstorphine.

This is the dominant house type in this almost entirely residential square. Sloping ground above Corstorphine.

Richard Webb

Corstorphine Police Station

Maybe it's supposed to look horrible and imposing. Good grief, they've done a good job. The whole lot looks a little hastily constructed. The materials don't look like they are all from the same batch. The green facings appear to be rusting in parts. Heck, it's only been up a couple of years. Not a pretty building at all but I dare say it wasn't designed with a prize in mind. Aerial - Link

Simon Johnston

Computer Superstore and car park

Darrin Antrobus

Broomview House, Sighthill

One of a group of sixties high-rise blocks of flats, now being emptied and prepared for demolition.

M J Richardson

Broomview House, Sighthill

The western elevation of this sixties towerblock, now being emptied and prepared for demolition.

M J Richardson

Towerblocks at Sighthill

Hermiston and Weir Courts, two of a group of sixties tower blocks on the western outskirts of Edinburgh.

M J Richardson

The A71 at Sighthill

One of the main routes to the west out of Edinburgh, with sixties towerblocks, the Sighthill Fire Station [the red brick tower in the middle is part of that], and a Gatso revenue earner.

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St Margaretâs Park

Corstorphine Fair in full swing. The silly string is all over the path.

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St Margaretâs Park

The busiest part of the park in the beer garden.

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St Margaretâs Park

When the fair died down the clean up began

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St Margaretâs Park

Looking towards the beer garden. The girl is about to spray silly string

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St John's Road, Corstorphine

Looking towards Edinburgh city centre from the Drum Brae/Glasgow Road roundabout.

M J Richardson

Craigs Road looking westwards

Part of the western Edinburgh bungalow belt.

M J Richardson

Drum Brae Road South

One of Edinburgh's main subsidiary roads, the B701, at its junction with Craigs Road

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Bridges and roundabout on the B701

The nearest bridge takes the guided busway over the road, and the one just visible underneath, with the yellow patches, takes the main railway from Edinburgh to Carstairs and all points south.

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Transport options

From the left road with car and buses, combined footpath/cycle path, guided busway and, just out of sight to the right of that, the Edinburgh - Glasgow railway.

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Carrick Knowe is located at Grid Ref: NT2072 (Lat: 55.936797, Lng: -3.274133)

Unitary Authority: City of Edinburgh

Police Authority: Edinburgh

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