List of Edinburgh suburbs
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The Suburbs of Edinburgh have evolved over time, with the expansion, development, and redevelopment of Edinburgh itself. They have an interesting historical timeline of establishment, which reveals a rich tapestry of social and political influences. Many have been substantially influenced by noted town planners James Craig (architect), and architects (such as William Henry Playfair). The purpose of this article (currently in very rudimentary form), is to serve as an accessible and practical guide to this history.
[edit] Lead section
If this is all you will read, the highlights of the Development of Edinburgh are its Old and New Towns, the Georgian architecture, and the incorporation of what were adjacent or even somewhat distant towns and villages into Edinburgh over time.
[edit] Old Edinburgh
It would be good to have a (copyright free) image of the old town, when it was the only town, surrounded by Market gardens. Life seems to have huddled close around the castle, with early sky scrapers developing on the steep slopes abiding the castle.
[edit] the New Town
Much of the change in Edinburgh from old to new swings around the Newtown: be it by driving population growth in surrounding areas, or physical changes to allow communication by road (the mound, filling of lochs and low land, etc).
[edit] Alphabetized List of Suburbs
Suburbs are presented alphabetically, and then listed by geographical location. The list is NOT yet comprehensive - if you find yourself living in or knowing about a suburb not included or one that is poorly described, please add the information here. The post-codes too need sorting. Nevertheless, here's a primitive start.
[edit] Belford
[edit] Bellevue (EH7 4Ax-Nx)
[edit] Broughton (EH7 4Jx-)
[edit] Calton (EH1 3B-xx)
[edit] Calton Hill (EH1 3B-xx)
[edit] Canongate
[edit] Canonmills (EH3 5HA- EH7 4Jx?)
[edit] Castle Terrace (EH1 2Ex - EH3 9Ax)
[edit] Comely Bank (EH4 1BX - 1EX)
[edit] Dean (EH4 3Bx)
Dean village contains art galleries, and is nestled by the Water of Leith. Early on (1600s?), the water of Leith was used to power mills for grinding flour, and the crossed wooden paddles - a guild symbol for the bakers - are still to be found engraved in the stones of buildings nearby.
[edit] Fountainbridge (EH3 8Dx - 9xx)
[edit] Grassmarket (EH1 2Hx)
[edit] Haymarket
[edit] Lauriston (EH3 9xx)
[edit] Marchmont
Popular for student accommodation. Contains the Meadows, which once formed a shallow [loch], but were drained and filled. Burial site during a plague? Architectural styles? opposite kasbah takeaway you will find bumhoolio and he's a right tit, you can't miss him. He is the main supplier of perm juice to Edinburgh hair salons. He's got dog breath.
[edit] New Town (EH3 5xx - Also some EH7?)
An original plan laid down in (date) by architect [James_Craig_(architect)]. First building commencing...
[edit] Newington
This suburb lies south of the Old Town and, along with Pleasance, contains much of Edinburgh University and. Together with the adjacent Marchmont, Newington also provides much of the private accommodation for Edinburgh students.
[edit] Old Town
[edit] Pleasance (EH8 9Tx)
[edit] St Leonards
[edit] Stockbridge
Stock bridge is a popular residential village, divided by the Water of Leith, and lying at the Northern foot of the Newtown. It existed prior to the Georgian newtwon developments, and contains some interesting architecture: the colonies, for instance.
[edit] Tollcross
[edit] West End
[edit] See also
Other articles in the Wikipedia that are related to this one include:
[edit] Notes
A clickable image would be good, as would some roll-overs to highlight the suburb currently under the user's mouse.
