Bonnyrigg
Bonnyrigg, a town in the county Midlothian, Scotland, is home to almost 16,000 residents, with the recorded population estimates being around 15,850. It is located eight miles southeast of Edinburgh , meaning the town is inside a well-connected settlement. Bonnyrigg is a town that is twinned with Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole, France, meaning that the town has international links. Variations of the town's name create discrepancies around the origins of the settlement, disputed across maps over time; 'Bonnebrig' in William Roy's maps of 1750, 'Bannockrigg' in 1763 and in 1817 it was first referred to as Bonny Ridge, evolving gradually into what it is known as currently. Bonnyrigg currently can be found on the B704 along with the A6094, with both roads crossing at the Bonnyrigg Toll, which makes it an easy to access area. An efficient bus service has also eased congestion and helped transport around the area. However, most notably and lately, the reopening of the Border Railway in 2015 has reconnected the town to the national rail network, at a station one mile away at Eskbank. Religion is a large part of the neighbourhood experience of Bonnyrigg, and is served by many denominations of the church; the Church of Scotland congregations can be located in Cockpen and the Carrington Parish Church towards the south, but additionally the Bonnyrigg Parish Church in the town centre. However, the nearby Catholic church is 'Our Lady Of Consolation' close to the town centre. Bonnyrigg is also home to lots of nearby athletics clubs; Lasswade Rugby Football Club, established in 1921, and a golf course, Broomknowe, a par 70 18-hole course. For all of your property improvements, be sure that you use vetted specialists in Bonnyrigg to make sure you get the top quality service.
