Swanston, Edinburgh
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Swanston is a village and residential area on the southern edge of Edinburgh, Scotland, noted for its picturesque thatched cottages set around an informal village green. Because of its relatively isolated position at the foot of the Pentland Hills, it has remained largely unaffected by commercial or suburban development.
Swanston | |
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Swanston Cottages | |
Location within the City of Edinburgh council area Show map of the City of Edinburgh council area | |
Population | 75 |
OS grid reference | NT240672 |
Council area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Edinburgh |
Postcode district | EH10 |
Dialling code | 0131 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
55.892316°N 3.2165936°W / 55.892316; -3.2165936 |
The village grew up in the 18th century, originally to provide accommodation for farm workers on Swanston Farm. The farm, in turn, can trace its origins back at least to the 13th century and possibly earlier. The area has also played a role in supplying Edinburgh with fresh water. Its most notable resident was the young Robert Louis Stevenson, whose family leased a holiday home in the village during the late 19th century.