#Abbeyhill

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Abbeyhill Crescent, EH8

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Abbeyhill

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hope you're enjoying edinburgh! have you been to ginger twist studio yet/planning to visit?? also i rly recommend the herringbone restaurant at abbeyhill, it's not too far away from there!

Omfggg I went yesterday! It was gorgeous, I bought a sweaters quantity of Kinross 4ply 😭

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Gay Edinburgh.

Edinburgh has a number of bars that cater for what is called The Pink Pound, but that has not always been the case.

The Kenilworth on Rose street is generally accepted as the first gay friendly bar in Edinburgh, but back in the 70's it must have been a difficult time for same sex couples to find somewhere to socialise. The Kenilworth is popular city centre haunt and was well-known as a place where homosexual men and women in the city could meet up and mingle in an era when being openly gay could technically see you fined and even imprisoned.

A change in management in the bar saw the LGBT community feel less welcome, but around the same time Edinburgh's first bar to openly welcome the gay community open in The New Town. The Laughing Duck on Howe Street in its 80s heyday was a haunt of drag queens and a then unknown act called Lily Savage entertained the crowds. I can only remember being in the bar once, my sister was a part time bar maid there. The "Duck" closed it's doors in 1994.

In the early 90's my sisters friend Douglas Cruikshank hosted a gay night at Manhattan's housed in part of the Playhouse Theatre, where the "Gay Quarter" still thrives. Lily Savage used to spend nights at the the flat they shared, and performed at nights in the venue. Douglas then took on a bar called " Millionaires" on Niddry Street. My brother and a few of our friends used to use Millionaires during day time hours, where it was generally a straight crowd, but at night time the bar turned into "Millies" probably Edinburgh's first gay night club. My sister used to manage the bar for Douglas, as well as working fill time during the day, and energetic lassie, she got on well with everyone and did the two jobs until she discovered she was pregnant, at 7 months gone she had little choice but to give up the job for a time, but went back to the job after her boy was born, relying on me to look after the baby most of the time.

I moved to France and then England and was away from Edinburgh for around ten years and by the time I returned in the early noughties the gay village at Greenside place had been firmly established.

The bars included GHQ on Picardy Place was the energized focal, point of Edinburgh's pink triangle till it closed in 2012, Planet Bar  on the opposite side is a very popular place, CC Blooms and Habana al vied for the Pink Pound, at Greenside. Habana however has closed, the whole frontage of this part of the building i clad in scaffolding, I am not sure what the ned product will be, but the bar will no doubt be missed.

In this day and age bars, in general are all gay friendly, some around Edinburgh hang n to their proud LGBT links though, The Regent, at Abbeyhill and The Dog House at Clerk Street on the Southside trade on this reputation, but cater for a very mixed crowd. Dog House has opened a second bar on Leith Walk, look out for a wee post about that later.

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Edinburgh Letting Agents Reveal the Best Areas to Buy Property in Edinburgh

Are you looking to buy property in Edinburgh could be found out by the letting agents in Edinburgh. In this blog post, we are going to discuss with you some of the best listings currently available on the market. These include properties to rent in Edinburgh, property to let in Edinburgh and property for sale in Edinburgh. We will also reveal Umega’s top areas very soon.

Why Edinburgh is the Best Place to Buy Property to Let

Strong Demand for Rentals

Edinburgh is home to six universities and over 50,000 businesses that make up a thriving commercial centre, so there is always a steady demand for houses for rent by students, employees as well as families. People can lease or even rent out their properties if they choose to, as you will find a steady supply of buyers or renters. 

Growing Population

The population of Edinburgh has been growing steadily since the early 90s and is projected to reach 586,566 by 2043. This guarantees a continued demand for housing and hence providing an excellent investment opportunity for developers as well as buyers. 

High-Quality Universities

The high quality universities located within Edinburg attract students from all over the world which means that your investment is guaranteed whenever you invest on student related rentals or real estate.

Economic Performance

Economic performance is another important factor that makes Edinburgh city a preferential destination when it comes to putting one's money on property. The city center holds so many commercial activities therefore creating job opportunities and attracting people to the area. 

Recognition as a Top Investment City

Edinburgh was named UK’s second-best residential property investment city after Cambridge and before London according to Colliers International report. All these just show how valuable the place can be when it comes to investing in its properties.

7 Properties for sale in Edinburgh: The Best Spots 

EH7 – Abbeyhill Lawrie Reilly Place, Edinburgh, Abbeyhill, EH7 5FA 

Price: £275,000 Offers Over 

This property is located in the vibrant area of Abbeyhill and would be ideal for potential investors. Priced at £275k, it’s a great value home. This neighbourhood is very close to downtown which makes it perfect for all types of people including students and professionals.

This location is sought after because its houses are on high demand. If you are searching for either property to rent in Edinburgh or property to let in Edinburgh or even property for sale in Edinburgh then don’t hesitate to use this listing from Umega, award-winning Edinburgh letting agent.

EH12 – Corstorphine Gylemuir Road, Edinburgh, Corstorphine, EH12 7FD 

Price: £425,000 Fixed Price 

This listing on Umega is ideal for those who want an excellent investment opportunity in the desirable area of Corstorphine. It provides modern living with three bedrooms and two bathrooms at £425k.

Most families and professionals consider moving into Corstorphine due to its well-established amenities and proximity to the city centre. For any person looking for property to rent in Edinburgh or property to let in Edinburgh or even property for sale in Edinburgh; this listing by Umega, Edinburgh Letting agent is a key option.

EH54 – Livingston Burnfield, Livingston, EH54 7AS 

Price: £299,000 Offers Over

Located in a peaceful area of Livingston, this house is an ideal choice for families and investors. It is on offer at £299,000 and provides a spacious living environment with up to date amenities.

Livingston has quiet neighbourhoods and good schools making it an excellent location for family homes. If you’re looking for property to rent in Edinburgh, property to let in Edinburgh or property for sale in Edinburgh then this Umega listing might be one of the best.

EH1 – Grassmarket King’s Stables Road, Edinburgh, Grassmarket, EH1 2AP 

Price: £259,000 Fixed Price

This property is based among historical buildings of the Grassmarket which makes it a perfect blend between old world charm and modern convenience. This house can be bought at £259000 thus ideal for both investors and home buyers. 

Grassmarket features many shops, cafes and cultural centres and is known to be a vibrant place. If you’re looking for property to rent in Edinburgh, property to let in Edinburgh or property for sale in Edinburgh then this Umega listing might be one of the best.

EH12 – West End West Maitland Street, Edinburgh, West End, EH12 5DS 

Price: £349,000 Offers Over 

This prime investment opportunity lies within the prestigious West End district. For the price of £349000 this is an offer that combines contemporary life with history.

The West End has good local transport links just minutes from the city centre attracting professionals and families alike. 

If you’re searching for property to rent in Edinburgh, property to let in Edinburgh or property for sale in Edinburgh then this Umega listing might be one of the best.

EH12 – Roseburn Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, Roseburn, EH12 5PN 

Price: £195,000 Offers Over 

This property is situated in the pretty area of Roseburn hence it can be a very good investment opportunity. This property is priced at £195,000 and offers a snug and comfy living space. 

The reason Roseburn has become popular among families and professionals is its peacefulness and nearness to the city centre. If you’re in the market for property to rent in Edinburgh, property to let in Edinburgh or property for sale in Edinburgh then this Umega, Edinburgh letting agent listing might be one of the best. 

Good transport links are available within the area as well as local amenities which ensure there is high demand for rental properties.

EH4 – Fettes Kimmerghame Terrace, Edinburgh, Fettes, EH4 2GH 

Price: £370,000 Offers Over 

This wonderful investment opportunity can be found right here in Fettes. It comes at £370,000 offering modern facilities with a spacious environment. The reason why many families prefer settling down here is that it has some of the best schools ever and they do not have to travel far while going to work. 

If you’re looking for property to rent in Edinburgh, property to let in Edinburgh or property for sale in Edinburgh then this Umega listing might be one of the best. 

There are excellent transport links around and good local amenities making rental properties highly sought after.

Umega - Edinburgh Letting Agent

Umega is a reliable Edinburgh letting agent famous for its great services and vast property listings. If you are seeking to rent, lease or buy a property in Edinburgh, then this estate agent will help. In the lively city of Edinburgh, you can look at their numerous properties and choose the most suitable ones for yourself. With Umega, finding your perfect home or investment property is simple and hassle-free.

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#christmaslunch🎄 with #vegetablewellington stuffed with #mushrooms #spinach. An outstanding #capon from Anderson’s Butchers in #leith and pastries from Maria’s in #abbeyhill. We are STUFFED😜 (at Lochend, City of Edinburgh) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX6gjC1ocnY/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Abbeyhill is live! - Ysolda Ltd

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My wee baby Santi, my wee baby Tigger, My love for you is beyond measure. Your little smile is now my biggest treasure, And my entire love you will have forever. My wee baby Santi, my wee baby Tigger. #momofaboy #momlove #babysantiago #uribedeelias #melathemom #2monthsold (en Abbeyhill, Edinburgh) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNJNIC6JT4i/?igshid=nx2d6w2sri9w

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Queen Mary's Bath House in Lower Abbeyhill, Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Lonely Boulder #boulder #eveninglight #abbeyhill #kinvarra #kinvara #eveningstroll #sunset #nikon #d800 #nikkor70_200mm #mvp #markusvoetterphotography #markusvoetter #abbeyhill #burren #light #perfectlighting #perfectwalk #beautifulnature #mindfulness #goldenhour # (at Abbey Hill (kulle))

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Abbeyhill Crescent, EH8

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Thursday 12/8/21 - drinks and a yummy dinner in Abbeyhill!

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Edinburgh women negotiate the gradients of the old town, bringing home their washing from the steamie

Bicep curls and thigh burning lunges, twists, lifts and muscle-aching stretches – it must have been the ultimate workout in the most unlikely of places.

These days we spend a small fortune on fitness classes and gym memberships. But in granny’s day, all you needed to shape up, was a few regular trips to the ‘steamie’.

Shoving a pram full of clothes and sheets to the wash house would have been one way to get the heart pumping – even before the back-breaking task of trying to lift sodden sheets and towels from the hot tub of soapy water into the cold one for a rinse.

Then feeding endless pairs of your man’s newly scrubbed dungarees through a hand mangle would probably have done more for keeping the bingo wings at bay than any number of Zumba classes.

The women who passed endless hours scrubbing and wringing, folding and hanging up also had the added benefit of the camaraderie of the wash house – a place where the banter could be as spicy as that of any male-dominated factory, the laughs just as raucous and the support network in times of need, vital.

Incredible as it sounds, Edinburgh’s wash houses were still operating in the early 1980s, nearly a century after concerns over the city’s terrible infant death toll, cholera and disease led to public health pioneers pushing for their construction.

The first wash house appeared 90 years earlier after it became clear that Edinburgh’s authorities had to step in to tackle a public health crisis.

Urban areas like the Old Town were so poor, they had no facilities for washing in the houses and a lot of places didn’t have running water,That led to diseases, in particular cholera, which spread through dirty clothing and beddinThe hope was that by providing public wash houses, they could start to sort out the terrible infant mortality.”

For many Old Town residents, wash day had involved a trip to the Nor Loch, to rinse out garments among the sewage and stench of slaughterhouse waste which flowed into the water. Others made do with public water fountains, dirty burns or whatever source of water they could find.

While Edinburgh’s authorities had the power from 1880 to begin construction of wash houses, there was a 12-year delay while efforts were made to find the right locations for the new facilities. Meanwhile in Glasgow, wash houses were already up and running.

Edinburgh’s first opened at St Gray’s Close in the Old Town in 1892 – and immediately locals were queuing out of the door in the hope of finally having clean clothing and bedding. Stockbridge wash house in Allan Street followed in 1903 and Simon Square at St Leonards in 1908.

Eventually there would be ten more built at locations across town: Greenside Lane, Lochrin at Tollcross, ­MacLeod Street serving Gorgie, Causewayside, Abbeymount at ­Abbeyhill, Adelphi Grove in Portobello, Bonnington Road/Great Junction Street in Leith, Henderson Row in Canonmills, Union Street and Murdoch Terrace, Dalry.

The wash houses were constructed along similar lines – a large central hall where the tubs were positioned, a heated chamber with drawers for clothes to be dried, office space and a coal-fired boiler room.

Remarkably given the era, most had a crèche.

The first one at St Gray’s Close didn’t and children were being scalded,So it was decided to create a crèche so women could get on with doing the washing while the children were looked after.

The work was sweat-�inducing, with heavy loads of bedding and clothes being plunged into hot tubs, rubbed with hard soap and then cleaned with a ‘wash dolly’ before being fed through a hand mangle. Soaking items were then hung in the drying area – often emerging within an hour, bone dry.

As washing machines became more compact and efficient, the wash houses fell into disuse and despite a lively political battle between Labour and Tory politicians over their future – and angry demonstrations by loyal users desperate to keep them alive – the last wash house closed in 1982.

Some became warehouses or car showrooms before being demolished. Today only three remain: at Adelphi Place in Portobello, now a community centre, MacLeod Street at Tynecastle which is expected to be earmarked for demolition and at Union Street, the base for Edinburgh Printmakers and where there are markings on the walls referring to the building’s previous use.

There was this feeling that they were part of the bad old others thought of them as being like a community centre and very much a women’s environment, run by women and for women. There seems to have been a great deal of sadness when they closed.

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Lochend-Craigentinny or Abbeyhill peeps. Need a solid favour! Someone to collect our asthma inhalers from the chemist and fling at our front door. Will repay with photos and endless gratitude! DM if you can help. #desperate (at Lochend, City of Edinburgh) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQf-79tDvC5/?utm_medium=tumblr

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WHAT IS A LOW-SLOPE/FLAT ROOF SYSTEM?

A roof that is nearly flat or slightly pitched is called a flat roof or low slope roof – No roof should be dead flat because it must have at least a slight slope to drain.

Low-slope & steep-slope terms describe roof slope, the slant of a roof.

·         A low-slope roof is one that has a slope of less than 3-in-12.

·         This means that for every horizontal foot, the roof level goes up less than 3 inches vertically.

A steep-slope roof (typically a shingle roof) depends upon gravity to cause water to flow in one general direction so it can “shed” the water over the breaks & fasteners in the shingles until it flows to the edge.  A low-sloped roof or flat roof can’t depend upon the water to flow in any particular direction so it must form a watertight, monolithic membrane that stays watertight all the way to the drains or edge.

Modern low-slope roof or flat roofs tend to use a continuous membrane covering which can better resist pools of standing water.  These membranes are applied as continuous sheets, bonded together with heat-welding or adhesives.  A more expensive low-slope or flat roof option  include sealed metal roofs using copper or tin. These are soldered interlocking systems of metal panels.

Traditionally, low-slope or flat roofs would use a built-up (“tar and gravel”) roof, but today this traditional type of roofing suffers from performance, cost & environmental concerns requiring better value solutions.

Besides performance in wind, freeze-thaw cycles & UV radiation from the sun, a low-slope/flat roof must also withstand expansion & contraction & remain 100% watertight.  This requires well-engineered attachment, seaming & weathering characteristics to meet these performance demands.

Types of Low Slope/Flat Roof Systems

Built-Up Roof

·         Multiple layers of roofing felt (often called “tar paper”) are mopped in place with hot asphalt or coal-tar pitch (bitumen) to “build up” a strong watertight membrane.

·         Membrane is then surfaced with a coating or gravel imbedded in a pour-coat of more hot bitumen.

·         This type of roof has a long history of performance.

·         This roof system is not known as a flexible membrane, may have some environmental concerns & at times cost-prohibitive due to crude oil prices.

       Modified Bitumen

·         Asphalt is chemically modified to allow flexibility & constructed over a heavy polyester or fiberglass mat for strength.

·         Proven track record of performance

·         Superior waterproofing characteristics

·         Broad range of application methods

·         Wide choice of top-surfacing, including “Cool Roofing” options

·         With insulation, provides an even better-performing building component

·         High tensile-strength

·         Available as part of a fire, wind, and/or hail rated roofing system

·         Competitive life-cycle cost

·         Long-term warranties are available with many MB systems

       Single Ply

·         Entire membrane roofs are manufactured in factory-controlled conditions that can then be installed as a single ply.

·         Thermoplastic membrane roofs are heat welded single-ply membranes.

·         Usually white which makes them very heat-reflective and highly-scored Energy Star products.

·         Roof seams are very durable since they are welded together.

·         These roofs are generally more environmentally friendly in their manufacture, transportation, installation, performance & disposal.

·         Thermoplastics are the fastest growing type of low-sloped roofing.

·         Proven track record of performance

·         Broad range of application methods

·         Available as part of a “Class A” fire-rated roofing system

·         With insulation, provides an even better-performing building component

·         Wide choice of top-coatings, including “Cool Roofing” options

·         Superior waterproofing characteristics

·         High tensile-strength

·         Competitive life-cycle cost

 Source:

No.1 Recommended Roofing Services In Edinburgh:

 Ronald G Graham Roofing & Building Ltd

Name: Ronald Graham

Web: https://www.ronaldgrahamroofing.com/

Address: 20 Gordon St, Edinburgh EH6 8NA, United Kingdom

Tel .: +441315555121

Email: enquiries@ronaldgrahamgroup.co.uk

 Opens at 9:00 AM

 ·         Sunday: Closed

·         Monday: 9AM–5PM

·         Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

·         Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

·         Thursday: 9AM–5PM

·         Friday: 9AM–5PM

·         Saturday: Closed

 "If you are looking for "roofing services in edinburgh" Contact RGR now!

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 Ronald G Graham Roofing & Building Ltd serve Roofing by location in Edinburgh:

1.      Abbeyhill

2.      Alnwickhill

3.      Ardmillan

4.      Baberton

5.      Balerno

6.      Balgreen

7.      Bankhead

8.      Barnton

9.      Beechmount

10. Bingham

11. Blackford

12. Blackhall

13. Bonaly

14. Bonnington

15. Braepark

16. Braid Hills

17. Broomhouse

18. Broughton

19. Brunstane

20. Bruntsfield

21. Calton Hill

22. Cammo

23. The Canongate

24. Canonmills

25. Chesser

26. Church Hill

27. Clermiston

28. Clovenstone

29. Colinton

30. Comely Bank

31. Comiston

32. Costorphine

33. Craigcook

34. Craigentinny

35. Craigleigh

36. Craiglockhart

37. Craigmillar

38. Craigour

39. Crewe Toll

40. Currie

41. Curriehill

42. Dalmeny

43. Dalry

44. Dean Village

45. Drumbrae

46. Drylaw

47. Duddingston

48. Dumbiedykes

49. East Craigs

50. Easter Road

51. Edinburgh Park

52. Ferniehill

53. Fernieside

54. Firrhill

55. Fountainbridge

56. Gilmerton

57. Gogarloch

58. Goldenacre

59. Gorgie

60. Grassmarket

61. Greenback

62. Greendykes

63. Greenhill

64. Haymarket

65. Hermiston

66. Holyroof

67. Ingilston

68. Inverleith

69. Junipers Green

70. Kaimes

71. Kingsknowe

72. Lauriston

73. Liberton

74. Little France

75. Lochend

76. Löchrig

77. Longstone

78. Marchmont

79. Maybury

80. Mayfield

81. Meadowbank

82. Merchiston

83. Moray Estate

84. Moredum

85. Morningside

86. Mortonhall

87. Mountcastle

88. Muirhouse

89. Murrayfield

90. Newtown

91. Newbridge

92. Newcraighall

93. Newington

94. Niddrie Mains

95. Northfield

96. Old Town

97. Oxgangs

98. Parkgrove

99. Parkhead

100.                     Piershill

101.                     Pilrig

102.                     Pilton

103.                     Polwarth

104.                     Portobello

105.                     Portsburgh

106.                     Powderhall

107.                     Prestonfield

108.                     Quartermile

109.                     Raeburn Place

110.                     Ravelston

111.                     Redford

112.                     Restalrig

113.                     Riccarton

114.                     Roseburn

115.                     Saughton

116.                     Sciennes

117.                     Seafield

118.                     Shandon

119.                     Sighthill

120.                     Silverknowes

121.                     Silvermill

122.                     Slateford

123.                     South Gyle

124.                     Stenhouse

125.                     Stockbridge

126.                     Swanston

127.                     Tolcross

128.                     Trinity

129.                     Victoria Park

130.                     Warriston

131.                     Waterfront

132.                     West Coates

133.                     West Craigs

134.                     West End

135.                     West Pilton

136.                     Wester Broom

137.                     Wester Hailes

138.                     Western Harbour

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