Bonaly

Settlement in Midlothian

Scotland

Bonaly

Footbridge on the Water of Leith Credit: kim traynor

Bonaly is a charming suburb located in Midlothian, Scotland. Situated approximately 6 miles southwest of the capital city of Edinburgh, the area offers a peaceful residential environment surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. Bonaly is renowned for its stunning landscape, with rolling hills, lush greenery, and picturesque views of the Pentland Hills Regional Park.

The housing in Bonaly consists mainly of detached and semi-detached houses, with well-maintained gardens and ample parking spaces. The neighborhood is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, making it an ideal place for couples and families looking to settle in a tranquil environment. The community is close-knit and friendly, with a range of local amenities easily accessible to residents, including shops, schools, and recreational facilities.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Bonaly provides an abundance of options to explore the great outdoors. The Pentland Hills Regional Park offers a plethora of walking and hiking trails, making it a popular destination for nature lovers. The nearby Bonaly Country Park provides additional opportunities for outdoor activities such as cycling, picnicking, and birdwatching.

Transportation links in Bonaly are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the area to Edinburgh city center and surrounding regions. Additionally, the Edinburgh City Bypass is easily accessible, providing quick access to other parts of Scotland.

Overall, Bonaly offers a tranquil and scenic setting, combined with easy access to amenities and outdoor recreational opportunities, making it an attractive place to reside for those seeking a peaceful suburban lifestyle.

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Bonaly Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.903734/-3.264027 or Grid Reference NT2168. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footbridge on the Water of Leith

kim traynor

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

Alex McGregor

Woodhall Mains

Alex McGregor

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.

Nigel Thompson

Wester Hailes Road

Distribution road beside the new health centre.

Richard Webb

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

Rude Health

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.

Ian Dodds

Exit from Wester Hailes Railway Station

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

JThomas

Wester Hailes Road (B701)

JThomas

Torphins club house

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

Richard Webb

Water of Leith Walkway

Richard Webb

Railway Wa's

Masonry wall above the Balerno branch. They were used as an early climbing wall and feature strongly in the history of Scottish mountaineering.

Richard Webb

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Bonaly is located at Grid Ref: NT2168 (Lat: 55.903734, Lng: -3.264027)

Unitary Authority: City of Edinburgh

Police Authority: Edinburgh

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