Bonnyrigg
Bonnyrigg, a town in the county Midlothian, Scotland, is home to around 16,000 people, with the measured permanent resident population estimates at around 15,850. It can be found 8 miles southeast of Edinburgh city centre, 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 place also features international links. Variations of the town's name create discrepancies about 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, changing gradually into what it's referred to as now. Bonnyrigg at the moment is located on the B704 and also the A6094, with both roads crossing at the Bonnyrigg Toll, making it an easy to access area. A populated bus service has also reduced congestion and helped transport through the area. Even so, most notably and recently, the reopening of the Border Railway in September 2015 has reconnected the town to the national rail network, at a station 1 mile away at Eskbank. Religion is a major part of the community experience of Bonnyrigg, and is served by numerous denominations of the church; the Church of Scotland congregations can be located in Cockpen and the Carrington Parish Church towards the south, but in addition the Bonnyrigg Parish Church in the town centre. However, the local Catholic church is 'Our Lady Of Consolation' near to the town centre. Bonnyrigg also boasts numerous nearby athletics clubs; Lasswade Rugby Football Club, established in 1921, and also a golf course, Broomknowe, a par 70 18-hole course. For all your home upgrades, make sure that you work with reputable professionals in Bonnyrigg to make sure that you get a fantastic quality service.
