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Canonmills, Midlothian

Canonmills is a district in Edinburgh, Midlothian. Formerly a small village, Canonmills owes its origins and name to the Augustinian canons of Holyrood Abbey who operated a mill here from the 12th century. It is within the council area of City of Edinburgh.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Midlothian
Lat, Long: 55.962448,-3.200148
Grid Reference: NT 2517 7503
Civil Parish: Edinburgh CP
Council Area: City of Edinburgh CA
Police Area: Scotland (Edinburgh) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 7765
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Canonmills,_Midlothian_7765

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