Cleikimin

Settlement in Midlothian

Scotland

Cleikimin

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

Cleikimin is a small village located in Midlothian, Scotland. Situated just a few miles southeast of the capital city of Edinburgh, it is nestled amidst the picturesque landscape that characterizes this region. The village is primarily residential, with a population of around 500 inhabitants.

The name Cleikimin is derived from the Scots language, with "Cleik" meaning hook and "min" meaning small. This name reflects the village's historical association with fishing, as it was once known for its vibrant fishing industry. However, today, the village has diversified its economic activities, with many residents working in nearby towns and cities.

Cleikimin is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, providing a tranquil and scenic environment for its residents. The village is renowned for its natural beauty, with several walking trails and nature reserves in the vicinity. These attractions make Cleikimin a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life.

Despite its small size, Cleikimin has a strong sense of community, with several local events and gatherings held throughout the year. The village has a primary school, a community center, and a few shops catering to the daily needs of its residents. Additionally, its proximity to Edinburgh ensures easy access to a wider range of amenities and services.

In summary, Cleikimin is a charming village in Midlothian, known for its scenic beauty, close-knit community, and proximity to Edinburgh.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.93201/-3.1064665 or Grid Reference NT3071. 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

Danderhall Village sign

At the western edge of the village, where Edmonstone Road meets The Wisp, it is one of three village signs organised by the Danderhall and District Gardeners, an active volunteer group in the ex-mining mining area, launched in April 2021 NT3069 : Danderhall Village sign - detail, Link

M J Richardson

Danderhall Village sign - detail

Information about the local guerilla gardeners' sign for the village NT3069 : Danderhall Village sign.

M J Richardson

Fire damaged house, Danderhall

This house, at the corner of The Wisp and Edmonstone Road [3 Toscana Court, according to the map] seems to have suffered from a serious fire, but I have not been able find any details. It appears undamaged on Google Street View imagery of March 2021.

M J Richardson

Unhelpful yellow notice at Danderhall

'Closing existing right of way for three years' raises questions! Who put it there? It does not look like an official council notice. How long has it been there - when was the start date? Closed until when? it was there in March 2012 - Street View Google. Which Right-of-Way exactly?

M J Richardson

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 Fire Station

As seen from slip road to Musselburgh By-pass. The new station opened in 1994.

Tom Bishop

Niddrie Burn

Niddrie Burn flows from the Braid hills down to the Firth. Here it runs between housing schemes in The Jewel and Brunstane area where there appears to be problems with local environmental issues; there is a restoration project being planned for the watercourse.

Tom Bishop

Promenade and Beach at Joppa

Tom Bishop

Kirk, Joppa

On Abercorn Terrace, just inland.

Richard Webb

National Cycle Route 1

Leaving Edinburgh through Brunstane. Approaches to the city combined with a mining heritage has left a maze of old railways here, some used as bike routes, as well as for power lines.

Richard Webb

Back greens, Newcraighall

And such a good drying day too. Newcraighall is a small village once dominated by coal mining. In those days the lines would have been very busy.

Richard Webb

Awaiting the developer

Unused land inside the A1 Musselburgh by-pass at Newcraighall. No doubt it will one day be built upon, the field next door is being developed at the moment causing a diversion of the cyclepath. Now the campus for Queen Margaret University.

Richard Webb

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Cleikimin is located at Grid Ref: NT3071 (Lat: 55.93201, Lng: -3.1064665)

Unitary Authority: City of Edinburgh

Police Authority: Edinburgh

What 3 Words

///tracks.double.beast. Near Danderhall, Midlothian

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Cleikimin

Settlement in Midlothian

Scotland

Cleikimin

Cleikimin Images

What 3 Words

Nearby Locations

Related Wikis

Fort Kinnaird

Niddrie, Edinburgh

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