Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Juniper Green
Juniper Green — village on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wester Hailes · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Juniper Green is located in central Scotland, within the City of Edinburgh, and can be reached via the nearest railway station, Wester Hailes, which is 1.2 km away. Entry to the area is free.
About
Juniper Green is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Address: EH14. Wikidata describes it as: "village on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9034°, -3.2869°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Juniper Green is a village on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland, situated about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) south-west of the city centre. It bridges the city bypass, and extends along the foothills of the Pentlands. It is bordered by Colinton to the east, Baberton immediately to the north, and Currie to the south-west. It centres on Lanark Road, the main route leading out south-west of Edinburgh into the Central Borders. The village stands on an elevated ridge above the Water of Leith to its south. Administratively, Juniper Green falls within the jurisdiction of the City of Edinburgh Council having been officially absorbed into the city in 1920.
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Background
History
Juniper Green's earliest mention is in the Kirk records of Colinton in 1707. However, it is largely called Curriemuirend up until the end of the 18th century and the area only really developed as a village from around 1810. Indeed Adair's map published in 1735 shows no sign of the village, nor does Laurie's more accurate map of 1766. Only one house in the village (Gowanlea) appears to predate 1810. Traditionally, its major industries were paper and snuff set in the river valley of the Water of Leith. Only with the building of the Balerno line with a station serving the village did it begin to prosper and expand. The line's closure in 1955 re-distanced the village from the city centre.…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9034, -3.2869
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH14
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Nearest railway station
- Wester Hailes — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q964410 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Juniper Green (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Juniper Green Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 936189.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Juniper Green Parish Church
Abbeys & priories · 0.3 km
East Mills Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Blinkbonny Road
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Wester Hailes Baptist Church
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Warklaw Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Odeon Wester Hailes
Theatres · 1.2 km
Warklaw Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
ODEON MULTIPLEX CINEMA
Cinemas · 1.3 km
Gibson-Craig Memorial Hall
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Torduff Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.4 km
Westburn Woodland Sculpture
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km
Poet's Glen
Gorges · 1.5 km
Juniper Green is a village located in central Scotland. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Edinburgh South West
Things to see in Juniper Green
97 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Juniper Green →
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Blinkbonny Road
Blinkbonny Road is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Bonaly Reservoir
Bonaly Reservoir — reservoir in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, outflows north to Dean Burn.
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📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Clubbiedean Reservoir
Clubbiedean Reservoir — reservoir in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Colinton Parish Church
Colinton Parish Church — church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Other places · Central Scotland
Colinton Tunnel
Colinton Tunnel — Public artwork (installation) by Chris Rutterford.
📷 3Other places · Central Scotland
Colinton Tunnel
Colinton Tunnel — Public artwork (installation) by Chris Rutterford.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Covenanters Monument
Covenanters Monument — Monument, dating to 1885.
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📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Easter Craiglockhart Hill
Easter Craiglockhart Hill — Named summit at 157 m.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
Juniper Green Parish Church
Juniper Green Parish Church — parish church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Prince Charlie Aqueduct
Prince Charlie Aqueduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Redhall House, Craiglockhart Drive South, Edinburgh
Redhall House, Craiglockhart Drive South, Edinburgh — house in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Other places · Central Scotland
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson — Public artwork (statue) by Alan Beattie Herriot.
📷 4Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Saughton Cemetery
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📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Scott Russell Aqueduct
Scott Russell Aqueduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Slateford Aqueduct
Slateford Aqueduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Slateford Viaduct
Slateford Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Stenhouse, 3 Stenhouse Mill Lane, Edinburgh
Stenhouse, 3 Stenhouse Mill Lane, Edinburgh — house in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
📷 3📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Torduff Reservoir
Torduff Reservoir — reservoir in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith Walkway is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
Juniper Green Parish Church
Juniper Green Parish Church — parish church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
East Mills Bridge
East Mills Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Blinkbonny Road
Blinkbonny Road is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Wester Hailes Baptist Church
Wester Hailes Baptist Church — church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Warklaw Hill
Warklaw Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
📷 3Theatres · Central Scotland
Odeon Wester Hailes
Odeon Wester Hailes in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Juniper Green
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Bonaly Scout Centre
Bonaly Scout Centre — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
The Bridge Inn
The Bridge Inn — a hotel in scotland central.
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh Airport — a hotel in scotland central. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End — a hotel in scotland central. 3-star. Brand: Hampton.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Cross Keys Tavern, 41 Lanark Road, Slateford, Edinburgh
Cross Keys Tavern, 41 Lanark Road, Slateford, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Wheatsheaf Inn, 209 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh
The Wheatsheaf Inn, 209 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Canny Man's, 237, 239 Morningside Road, Edinburgh
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📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Bennets Bar, 8, 10, 12 Leven Street, Edinburgh
Bennets Bar, 8, 10, 12 Leven Street, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 133 Lothian Road, Edinburgh
Public House, 133 Lothian Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
22, 24, 26, 28, 30 Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh
22, 24, 26, 28, 30 Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Juniper Green?
- Juniper Green is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH14).
- What is Juniper Green?
- Juniper Green — village on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Juniper Green?
- The nearest railway station is Wester Hailes, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH14.
- Is Juniper Green free to visit?
- Yes, Juniper Green is free to enter.
- How do I get to Juniper Green?
- The nearest railway station is Wester Hailes, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH14.