Ingliston
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Ingliston (/ˈɪŋɡəlstən/; Scots: Inglistoun) is an area in the west of Edinburgh, near Maybury, South Gyle and Newbridge.
It is home to Edinburgh Airport and The Royal Highland Showground.
History
[edit | edit source]The name Ingliston either means the "settlement of the Inglis Family" or "English town".[1]
From 1965 to 1994 motor racing took place at Ingliston Racing Circuit, which was located within the Royal Highland Showground.[2]
From 1973 to 2005, a Sunday market was held at Ingliston. It was one of the biggest open air markets in Europe.[3] For many years, a feature of the market was a 5.5-metre-tall (18 ft) statue of King Kong by Nicholas Monro.[4]
Ingliston Golf Club first appeared in the 1930s. The 18-hole parkland course closed in the 1960s and is now the site of the Royal Highland Show Ground.[5]
Park and Ride
[edit | edit source]Ingliston Park and Ride (P&R) opened in 2006. It is the most westerly of seven parks and rides in and around Edinburgh. It offers free parking with 1085 spaces. Parking is prohibited between 2:00 am and 4:00 am.[6]
Buses
[edit | edit source]Lothian Buses services 17 and 18 serve the park & ride.[7] In addition Ember service E1 serves the park and ride with services to Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen.[8] Flixbus also service the park and ride with services to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness.[9]
Tram
[edit | edit source]Ingliston Park and Ride light rail tram stop opened in May 2014, and is operated by Edinburgh Trams.
| Preceding station | Edinburgh Trams | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gogarburn towards Newhaven |
Newhaven - Edinburgh Airport | Edinburgh Airport Terminus |
References
[edit | edit source]- Bell, Raymond MacKean Literary Corstorphine: A reader's guide to West Edinburgh, Leamington Books, Edinburgh 2017
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- ^ "Ingliston Golf Club", "Golf’s Missing Links".
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Ingliston Park & Ride information on Edinburgh Trams
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