Gilmerton

Gilmerton, which was originally a mining village located to the south of Edinburgh, is now included within the city boundaries. Land was acquired here in 1934 with the intention of building an airport. The centre of the village has been a conservation area since 1977.

Gilmerton Cove is a series of tunnels and rooms carved out of the sandstone about 3m/10ft below the main street of the village. It is believed to have been the work of a local blacksmith around 1720, but there is also a possibility it dates from before this time. Its exact purpose is also not known.

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