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'''Juniper Green''' is a village on the outskirts of ], ], situated 9 kilometres south-west of the city centre. It bridges the city bypass, and extends along the foothills of the ]. It is bordered by ] to the east and ] to the south-west. It centres on ] Road, the main road leading out south-west of Edinburgh into the central Borders. The village stands on an elevated ridge above the ] to its south. '''Juniper Green''' is a village on the outskirts of ], ], situated about {{convert|5.5|miles}} south-west of the city centre. It bridges the ], and extends along the foothills of the ]. It is bordered by ] to the east, ] immediately to the north, and ] to the south-west. It centres on ], the main route leading out south-west of Edinburgh into the ]. The village stands on an elevated ridge above the ] to its south.


Administratively, Juniper Green falls within the jurisdiction of the ] having been officially absorbed into the city in 1920. Administratively, Juniper Green falls within the jurisdiction of the ] having been officially absorbed into the city in 1920.


== History == == 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 ] 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. 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 ] 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 ]. Only with the building of the ] with a railway station in ] did the village begin to prosper. Its closure in 1955 re-distanced the village from the city centre. Traditionally, its major industries were paper and snuff set in the river valley of the ]. Only with the building of the ] with a ] did it begin to prosper and expand. The line's closure in 1955 re-distanced the village from the city centre.


Juniper Green, along with the rest of Colinton ], was amalgamated into Edinburgh from 1 November 1920.<ref>, ]</ref>
⚫ The 300th anniversary of Juniper Green was celebrated throughout 2007 and the community supported many social and environmental improvement projects. The opportunity was also taken to record locals' reminiscences about Juniper Green and collect photographs, which have been archived on the Juniper Green Village Association website.

⚫ The 300th anniversary of Juniper Green was celebrated throughout 2007 and the community supported many social and environmental improvement projects. The opportunity was also taken to record locals' reminiscences and collect photographs, which have been archived on the Juniper Green Village Association website. In the same year, the area was incorporated into the new ] multi-member ] of the council.


==Buildings== ==Buildings==
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==Education== ==Education==
Juniper Green is served by Juniper Green Primary School<ref> Juniper Green Primary School</ref> (designed in 1910 by ]) and nearby Currie High School. Juniper Green is served by an eponymous Primary School.<ref>http://www.junigreen.ik.org/home.ikml Juniper Green Primary School</ref> The original (designed in 1910 by ]) was closed in the mid 2010s with a new school built in adjacent land. Secondary education is provided by the nearby ].


==Culture and attractions== ==Culture and attractions==
Today Juniper Green it is primarily a dormitory suburb of Edinburgh with its own shops,including, a bike repair centre, an opticians, a chemist, two pubs, a fish and chip shop, an italian restaurant, as well as a large selection of hairdressers. Today Juniper Green is primarily a dormitory suburb of Edinburgh with its own shops, including, a bike repair centre, an opticians, a pharmacy, a local pub, a fish and chip shop, an Indian restaurant, as well as a large selection of hairdressers.


Leisure facilities include a golf course, bowling club<ref> Juniper Green Bowling Club</ref> and tennis club . The area is served by Juniper Green parish church.<ref> Juniper Green Parish Church</ref> Leisure facilities include a golf course, bowling club<ref>http://www.junipergreenbowlingclub.co.uk/ Juniper Green Bowling Club</ref> and tennis club.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=21 January 2011|archive-date=11 April 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110411045006/http://www.junipertennis.org/|title=Juniper Green Tennis Club - Home|url=http://www.junipertennis.org/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The area is served by Edinburgh Pentlands Parish Church,<ref>http://www.edinburghpentlands.church/ Edinburgh Pentlands Parish Church</ref>
formed in 2024 by the union of the former Juniper Green Parish Church and the Colinton Parish Church in the nearby Colinton area.


==Publications==
===Local newspaper===
In addition to city-wide media, the village is covered ] – originally ''Currie & Balerno News''. This volunteer-led “local community news magazine” (available in print and as a downloadable ]) cover Juniper Green as well as neighbouring ], ], ] and ]. Originally launched in February 1976, and published 10 times a year, the magazine features local news and articles, contributions from local political representatives, and updates on local planning issues—all voluntarily submitted by local residents.<ref name="C&B">{{cite web|url=https://candbnews.com/| title=C&B News |publisher=C&B News |access-date=18 June 2022}}</ref> The magazine published its 500th issue in October 2024.<ref>{{cite web|title=Scottish Parliament|url=https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/votes-and-motions/S6M-14706}}</ref>
The Currie and Balerno News<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060617192418/http://www.currieandbalernonews.co.uk/ |date=2006-06-17 }} Currie and Balerno News</ref> is Juniper Green's community newspaper which also includes coverage of nearby Balerno, Baberton and Currie. Published monthly the paper features local news, a monthly police ] update, an ] appeal and coverage of local planning applications and developments.

A bespoke edition of the “lifestyle and community magazine” ''Konect'' is delivered to households in Balerno and neighbouring ], Juniper Green, ] and ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Konect Balerno |url=https://www.konect.scot/ |access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref>


==Transport== ==Transport==
{{see also|Transport in Edinburgh}} {{see also|Transport in Edinburgh}}
⚫ The ] runs through the area and Juniper Green is served by the 44,<ref>http://www.lothianbuses.com/r44.php Lothian Buses, Route 44</ref> 45 and 44N bus routes, which are operated by ]. It also has access to Livingston through Blue Bus service 24 funded by West Lothian Council. The 33 bus service is also available via a connecting footpath to ].


==Community Council ==
⚫ The ] runs through the area and Juniper Green is served by the 44,<ref> Lothian Buses, Route 44</ref> 45 and 44N bus routes, which are operated by ]. It also has access to Livingston through Blue Bus service 24 funded by West Lothian Council. The 33 bus service is also available via a connecting footpath to ].


== Juniper Green Community Council == The Juniper Green Community Council<ref></ref> was inaugurated in November 2009.


⚫ ==Conservation Area ==
The Juniper Green Community Council was inaugurated in November 2009.


⚫ Juniper Green Conservation Area is situated {{convert|7|mi|km|0|abbr=off}} to the west of Edinburgh around the main Lanark Road. The conservation area is centred on the historic core of Juniper Green, one of a number of villages which were absorbed into
⚫ == Juniper Green Conservation Area ==
⚫ the ]. A recognisable village character still remains and the conservation area status was originally designated on 19 November 1993 to protect that character. The boundary was extended in March 2007.<ref></ref>

⚫ Juniper Green Conservation Area is situated {{convert|7|mi|km|0|abbr=off}} to the west of Edinburgh around the main Lanark Road. The conservation area is centred on the historic core of the village of Juniper Green, one of a number of villages, which have been absorbed into
⚫ the ]. A recognisable village character still remains and the conservation area status was originally designated on 19 November 1993 to protect that character. The boundary was extended in March 2007.


==Famous residents== ==Famous residents==


*] (1795–1881) - rented the house "Mount Pleasant" at 502, Lanark Road *] (1795–1881) and his wife ] - rented the house "Mount Pleasant" at 502, Lanark Road
*] (1888–1963) - New Zealand industrialist and philanthropist was born here *] (1888–1963) - New Zealand industrialist and philanthropist was born here
*] (1911-1990) - surrealist artist *] (1911-1990) - surrealist artist
*] (1898–1984) - at one time Scotland’s most famous policeman *] (1898–1984) - at one time Scotland's most famous policeman
*] (d.1634) - one of the first men in Scotland to be called an architect *] (d.1634) - one of the first men in Scotland to be called an architect
* ] (1924-2016) - Professor of ] and later ] of the ]
*] (1911-2001) - performed the first kidney transplant in the United Kingdom, former professor of surgery at the University of Edinburgh *] (1911-2001) - performed the first kidney transplant in the United Kingdom, former professor of surgery at the University of Edinburgh


== References == == References ==

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==External links== ==External links==
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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.

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.

Juniper Green, along with the rest of Colinton Parish, was amalgamated into Edinburgh from 1 November 1920.

The 300th anniversary of Juniper Green was celebrated throughout 2007 and the community supported many social and environmental improvement projects. The opportunity was also taken to record locals' reminiscences and collect photographs, which have been archived on the Juniper Green Village Association website. In the same year, the area was incorporated into the new Pentland Hills multi-member ward of the council.

Buildings

Education

Juniper Green is served by an eponymous Primary School. The original (designed in 1910 by John Alexander Carfrae) was closed in the mid 2010s with a new school built in adjacent land. Secondary education is provided by the nearby Currie High School.

Culture and attractions

Today Juniper Green is primarily a dormitory suburb of Edinburgh with its own shops, including, a bike repair centre, an opticians, a pharmacy, a local pub, a fish and chip shop, an Indian restaurant, as well as a large selection of hairdressers.

Leisure facilities include a golf course, bowling club and tennis club. The area is served by Edinburgh Pentlands Parish Church, formed in 2024 by the union of the former Juniper Green Parish Church and the Colinton Parish Church in the nearby Colinton area.

Publications

In addition to city-wide media, the village is covered C&B News – originally Currie & Balerno News. This volunteer-led “local community news magazine” (available in print and as a downloadable PDF) cover Juniper Green as well as neighbouring Balerno, Currie, Baberton Mains and Colinton. Originally launched in February 1976, and published 10 times a year, the magazine features local news and articles, contributions from local political representatives, and updates on local planning issues—all voluntarily submitted by local residents. The magazine published its 500th issue in October 2024.

A bespoke edition of the “lifestyle and community magazine” Konect is delivered to households in Balerno and neighbouring Currie, Juniper Green, Baberton Mains and Ratho.

Transport

See also: Transport in Edinburgh

The A70 runs through the area and Juniper Green is served by the 44, 45 and 44N bus routes, which are operated by Lothian Buses. It also has access to Livingston through Blue Bus service 24 funded by West Lothian Council. The 33 bus service is also available via a connecting footpath to Baberton Mains.

Community Council

The Juniper Green Community Council was inaugurated in November 2009.

Conservation Area

Juniper Green Conservation Area is situated 7 miles (11 kilometres) to the west of Edinburgh around the main Lanark Road. The conservation area is centred on the historic core of Juniper Green, one of a number of villages which were absorbed into the City of Edinburgh council area. A recognisable village character still remains and the conservation area status was originally designated on 19 November 1993 to protect that character. The boundary was extended in March 2007.

Famous residents

References

  1. ReDrawing Edinburgh: The Edinburgh Boundary Extension Centennial 1920 Project, City of Edinburgh Council
  2. Buildings of Scotland, Edinburgh, by Gifford, McWilliam and Walker
  3. http://www.junigreen.ik.org/home.ikml Juniper Green Primary School
  4. http://www.junipergreenbowlingclub.co.uk/ Juniper Green Bowling Club
  5. "Juniper Green Tennis Club - Home". Archived from the original on 11 April 2011. Retrieved 21 January 2011.
  6. http://www.edinburghpentlands.church/ Edinburgh Pentlands Parish Church
  7. "C&B News". C&B News. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  8. "Scottish Parliament".
  9. "Konect Balerno". Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  10. http://www.lothianbuses.com/r44.php Lothian Buses, Route 44
  11. Juniper Green Community Council
  12. Conservation Appraisal

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