Kingsknowe
| Kingsknowe | |
|---|---|
 1960s social housing, Kingsknowe | |
  Kingsknowe Location within Edinburgh | |
| OS grid reference | NT210699 |
| Council area | |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | EDINBURGH |
| Postcode district | EH14 |
| Dialling code | 0131 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
Kingsknowe (/ˌkɪŋzˈnaʊ/; Scottish Gaelic: Cnocan an Righ) is a suburb of Edinburgh the capital of Scotland. It is south-west of Craiglockhart, and borders Wester Hailes, Slateford and Longstone.
History
Knowe comes from the word Knoll, a small hillock.[1] The Kings part of the name is not derived from a royal connection but takes its name from a local 17th century farm owner, William King.[2] By 1964, the farm had been demolished to make way for a new housing estate in the area.[2]
Transport
The area is served by Kingsknowe railway station which is part of the Edinburgh Waverley railway station to Glasgow Central station railway link. The railway station opened on 15 February 1848 but was known as Longstone.[3] The station was subsequently renamed as Kingsknowe in 1853.[3] While the station closed on 6 July 1964, demand saw it reopen on 1 February 1971.[3]
Community Facilities
Kingsknowe Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Kingsknowe that was founded in 1908.[4]
Kingsknowe playing fields are home to Currie Star F.C., with three pitches available to the public.
References
- ^ "The story of 15 Edinburgh areas and how they got their names". Edinburgh Live. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Historical Notes about the Parish of Slateford Longstone". Longstone Community Council. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ a b c Smith, Paul; Salmon, Sally (2019). Directory of British Railways. New and Reopened Stations 1948–2018. Pen & Sword. ISBN 9781526704320.
- ^ Hoddinott, Howard (1983). Kingsknowe Golf Club Limited Out of the Rough : a History of the Club and Estate of Hailes and Surrounding District.
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