Simpson Memorial Maternity Hospital
The Simpson Memorial Maternity Hospital, named after (Sir) James Young Simpson, was the first purpose built maternity hospital in Edinburgh.
Colinton (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Cholgain) is a suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland situated 6 kilometres south west of the city centre. Up until the late 18th century it appears on maps as Collington. It is bordered by Dreghorn to the south and Craiglockhart to the north-east. To the north-west it extends to Lanark Road (the A70) and to the south-west to the City Bypass.
Population: 7,637
Latitude: 55° 54' 26.60" N
Longitude: -3° 15' 21.92" W
The Simpson Memorial Maternity Hospital, named after (Sir) James Young Simpson, was the first purpose built maternity hospital in Edinburgh.
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The Royal Highland Centre (or Royal Highland Showground) is an exhibition centre and showground located at Ingliston in the west of Edinburgh, Scotland, and adjacent to Edinburgh Airport and the A8.
The River Esk (Brythonic: Isca (water), Scottish Gaelic: Easg (water)) is a river which flows through Midlothian and East Lothian, Scotland.
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