Hailes

Settlement in Midlothian

Scotland

Hailes

A720 City Centre Bypass by the emergency layby Credit: Peter Bond

Hailes is a small village located in Midlothian, Scotland. Situated approximately 10 miles southwest of Edinburgh, Hailes is nestled amidst picturesque countryside and offers residents a peaceful and idyllic setting.

The village is known for its rich history, with records dating back to the 12th century. Hailes Castle, a prominent landmark, was built in the late 14th century and is a popular tourist attraction. The castle's ruins reflect its turbulent past, having witnessed a number of sieges and battles throughout its existence.

Hailes is primarily a residential area, with a close-knit community that takes pride in its heritage. The village is characterized by traditional stone-built houses, giving it a charming and timeless appearance. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community spirit, with various local events and gatherings taking place throughout the year.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. Hailes Quarry Park, a former limestone quarry, has been transformed into a nature reserve and offers walking trails, wildlife spotting, and stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

For amenities, Hailes benefits from proximity to the nearby town of Penicuik, where residents can find a range of shops, supermarkets, schools, and other essential services. Additionally, the bustling city of Edinburgh is easily accessible by car or public transportation, providing further amenities and attractions.

In summary, Hailes is a charming village in Midlothian, Scotland, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting with a rich historical heritage. Its close-knit community and proximity to both nature and urban amenities make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a balance between tranquility and convenience.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.907107/-3.2663766 or Grid Reference NT2068. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A720 City Centre Bypass by the emergency layby

Peter Bond

Footbridge on the Water of Leith

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House by the Water of Leith

From the location and the weir upstream, this is probably a former mill, downstream from East Mills Bridge.

Jim Barton

Woodhall Mains

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Woodhall Mains

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Juniper Avenue

Residential street in Juniper Green.

Barbara Carr

Wester Hailes Odeon

An entertainment facility in Edinburgh's Wester Hailes area. Murrayburn House accommodates City Council offices.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Juniper Green Church

An impressive building, located on the A70 route in suburban Edinburgh.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Kinleith Arms

Located on the Lanark Road in Edinburgh's Juniper Green suburb, beside a branch of the Iceland food store chain.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Wester Hailes railway station, Edinburgh

Opened in 1987 by British Rail on the Edinburgh to Glasgow line via Shotts. View north east towards Kingsknowe and Edinburgh.

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Wester Hailes Road

Distribution road beside the new health centre.

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Railway bridge over the Edinburgh City Bypass (A720)

Looking north west.

JThomas

Warklaw Hill

Turned into Torphin Road to park before using the right of way to gain the sheep pasture to the west of the quarry. No walls or fences were climbed to bag this TUMP. Name: Warklaw Hill Hill number: 14149 Height: 278m / 912ft Parent (Ma/M): 1816 Allermuir Hill Section: 28A: Firth of Forth to the River Tweed County/UA: Edinburgh (UA) Class: Tump (200-299m) Grid ref: NT 19856 67356 Summit feature: no feature: ground SW of mast Drop: 44m Col: 234m

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View towards Warklaw Hill

The summit of this 278 metre hill is just to the right of the mobile phone mast in the centre of the picture, and the hill itself is situated at the NorthWestern edge of the Pentland Hills. According to the best available online source, the hill gets its name from the iron age fort mounds on the South side of the nearby Clubbiedean Reservoir. Apparently 'wark' is a Scots spelling of work, which in this case signifies a man-made structure - earthworks in this instance. It is a plausible theory, but still feels a bit tenuous to me. Somewhere beneath the patches of gorse ahead, remains of platforms used for decoy fires during the Second World War were fairly recently found. I have no idea if traces still remain as I only read about this on my return. They were officially called Starfish Decoy Sites (nobody seems too sure why) and there were over 200 of them across Britain. They were quite elaborate affairs by the sound of it, and their purpose was to trick the Luftwaffe into thinking that they were bombing the town or city nearby. Once there had been an actual hit on a place, these sites would spring into action, starting fires and activating lights and flares to mimic the nearby burning settlement for those looking from above. They had to be based within four miles of the town or city, and be a mile away from any houses, for obvious reasons! Similar tactics were used near shipyards, munitions factories and the likes.

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Exit from Wester Hailes Railway Station

On the line from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley via Shotts.

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Wester Hailes Road (B701)

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Torphins club house

No longer a club house since the closure of the course.

Richard Webb

Water of Leith Walkway

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Hailes is located at Grid Ref: NT2068 (Lat: 55.907107, Lng: -3.2663766)

Unitary Authority: City of Edinburgh

Police Authority: Edinburgh

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