Broomhouse

Settlement in Midlothian

Scotland

Broomhouse

Wester Hailes Odeon An entertainment facility in Edinburgh&#039;s Wester Hailes area. Murrayburn House accommodates City Council offices. — Wester Hailes Odeon Credit: Mary and Angus Hogg

Broomhouse is a small village located in the Midlothian region of Scotland. Situated approximately 8 miles southeast of the capital city, Edinburgh, the village is nestled within a rural landscape, surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside.

Historically, Broomhouse was primarily an agricultural community, with farming being the main occupation for its residents. Over time, the village has seen some development, but has managed to retain its small-town charm and peaceful atmosphere.

The village is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 500 residents. Broomhouse offers a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents, including a local primary school, a community hall, and a few small shops. The village also benefits from regular bus services, providing convenient transportation links to neighboring towns and cities.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Broomhouse offers plenty of opportunities for walking, hiking, and exploring the surrounding natural beauty. The nearby Pentland Hills Regional Park provides breathtaking views and a variety of recreational activities, including cycling and horse riding trails.

Broomhouse is also well-positioned for those seeking a balance between rural living and urban convenience. The city of Edinburgh is easily accessible, offering a wide range of cultural attractions, shopping centers, and employment opportunities within a short distance.

Overall, Broomhouse is a tranquil village that appeals to those looking for a peaceful countryside setting while still having access to the amenities and opportunities offered by nearby urban areas.

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Wester Hailes Odeon

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

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

Exit from Wester Hailes Railway Station

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

JThomas

Path, Westburn Grove

Westburn's housing is arranged around a space with paths. Road access is through a peripheral road.

Richard Webb

Bins, Westburn Park

A path leads steeply down to Wester Hailes Road from here.

Richard Webb

Boulder by Murrayburn House

Offices including a Jobcentre, (The word gives me the creeps, having been both a DWP employee and a "jobseeker")

Richard Webb

Westside Plaza, Wester Hailes

Looking towards Murrayburn Road.

Richard Webb

Westside Plaza

Shops, Wester Hailes.

Richard Webb

Murrayburn Gate, Wester Hailes

Richard Webb

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

Urban wildlife

This part of the Union Canal was recently reopened (it had been completely filled in) and was immediately occupied by a bevy of swans.

Chris Eilbeck

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

Gyle Industrial Estate

A big lurch westward in the 1980s, this is a tin shed estate with some more prestigious buildings like the Royal Bank offices here. The Royal Bank of Scotland are currently building a new head office at NT1672, I don't know if they will be staying here as well.

Richard Webb

"knowledge is wonderful"

Paolozzi statue outside the Royal Bank of Scotland offices in the Gyle Estate. With bus.

Richard Webb

Bungaloid Corstorphine.

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

Richard Webb

Union Canal, Wester Hailes.

When they built the big Wester Hailes housing scheme the canal was destroyed severing the link with central Edinburgh and ending a long history of navigation. Now boats are back, the canal was redug through the houses and is a real improvement to the area with wildlife and recreational use.

Richard Webb

Edinburgh Park railway station

Still under construction at the taking of this photo, the station appears to disappear as you move from 1:50,000 to 1:25,000 on the OS map.

Alan Stewart

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

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Broomhouse is located at Grid Ref: NT2071 (Lat: 55.93134, Lng: -3.276995)

Unitary Authority: City of Edinburgh

Police Authority: Edinburgh

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