Greendykes Development South

Greendykes Development South is an electrical substation in Edinburgh, Scotland. Greendykes Development South is situated nearby to Raith Park, as well as near the battlefield Battle of Niddrie Edge.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Craigmillar Castle and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Craigmillar Castle

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Craigmillar Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is three miles south-east of the city centre, on a low hill to the south of the modern suburb of Craigmillar. Craigmillar Castle is situated 1 mile west of Greendykes Development South.

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Hospital

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The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh is the oldest voluntary hospital in Scotland. It was established in 1729. The new buildings of 1879 were claimed to be the largest voluntary hospital in the United Kingdom, and later on, the Empire. Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh is situated 3,500 feet west of Greendykes Development South.

Robin Chapel

Church

The Robin Chapel is an ecumenical Christian place of worship in the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built in memory of Lieutenant Robin Tudsbery, who was killed in the closing days of World War II. Robin Chapel is situated 3,600 feet northwest of Greendykes Development South.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Greendykes and Niddrie.

Greendykes

Neighborhood

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Greendykes is a neighbourhood of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It was originally a council scheme, consisting mostly of low-rise flats but also two 15-storey tower blocks.

Niddrie

Suburb

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Niddrie is a residential suburb in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is situated in the south-east of the city, south-west of the seaside area of Portobello, and west of Musselburgh in East Lothian near Fort Kinnaird retail park.