Eastfield, Edinburgh

Eastfield is a primarily residential district on the north eastern outskirts of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It lies between Joppa and the Edinburgh City boundary with Musselburgh. The district is bounded on the north by the Firth of Forth, on the west by Joppa and the main East Coast rail line, and on the south by farmland and the grounds of Newhailes House, a National Trust for Scotland property. The western boundary leads into Musselburgh along the coast, passing the small harbour at Fisherrow. In addition to housing, Eastfield includes Portobello Cemetery and a private five-hole golf course behind the houses on the south side of Milton Road.

Eastfield
Eastfield
Location within Edinburgh
OS grid referenceNT325732
Council area
  • City of Edinburgh
Lieutenancy area
  • City of Edinburgh
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townEDINBURGH
Postcode districtEH15
Dialling code0131
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament
Portobello Cemetery lodge and entrance

Notable Buildings

Portobello Cemetery

The cemetery (including the lodge and gates) was designed by Robert Paterson in 1877.[2]

The cemetery lies on Milton Road East in Eastfield. The southern section holds a large Muslim graveyard. Notable interments include:

Sources
  1. Buildings of Scotland: Edinburgh, by Gifford, McWilliam and Walker
  2. Dictionary of Scottish Architects: Robert Paterson

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