The Wisp
Edinburgh EH16 4SG
Edmonstone Estate · Land For Sale · 13.49 AC

Phases 1 & 2 at Edmonstone offer a unique opportunity to create a high quality and high amenity residential district in Edinburgh adjoining Edinburgh BioQuarter and The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Edmonstone is located in the south-east of Edinburgh, close to the existing suburbs of Little France, Danderhall and Gilmerton. The subject site is very well connected via a range of transport options. Edmonstone is accessed via The Wisp which in turn connects with Old Dalkeith Road (A7) which connects to the City of Edinburgh Bypass. The City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720) connects east and west Edinburgh with access to the M8 Motorway and A1. It also allows easy access to Edinburgh Airport, which is approximately 14.1 miles west of Edmonstone. The nearest bus stops are on Old Dalkeith Road and Edmonstone Road where services connect across Edinburgh, including the city centre, as well as to towns in Midlothian and East Lothian. Rail connections are provided at Shawfair Railway Station which is around 1.8 miles east of Edmonstone. The station is on the Borders Railway line providing connections between Edinburgh Waverley and Tweedbank. There are excellent cycle connections close to Edmonstone allowing access across Edinburgh via a combination of cycle paths, parks and roads. Adjoining Phase 1, Little France Park contains a series of new cycle routes funded by Sustrans. Finally, Old Dalkeith Road is a safeguarded tram route for future development. Edmonstone has an excellent selection of local amenities available to its new residents. Fort Kinnaird Retail Park is c.1.8 miles northeast of the site and is a large shopping park with a host of national retailers including Primark, M&S, B&M Homes, B&Q and Next. It also has an Odeon Cinema, Pure Gym and a variety of cafés and restaurants including Five Guys and Nando’s. The nearest supermarkets to Edmonstone are CoOp (c.0.5 miles), Lidl (c.1.2 miles), Morrisons (c.1.7 miles) and Aldi (c.1.7 miles). The subject site is well located for those working at The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and the new Royal Hospital for Sick Children as well as to occupiers at Edinburgh BioQuarter.