Mobile tyres fitting service in Colinton Edinburgh Scotland
We offer the lowest priced tyres and a mobile tyres
fitting service for Colinton Edinburgh Scotland. See our tyres price
check comparison. No call out charge. All leading brands
of car tyres, van tyres, 4X4 tyres & run-flat tyres. We
fit tyres at your place of work or home driveway. Tyres
fitting and balancing is fully guaranteed. Also car
batteries. Our low prices for tyres and car batteries
are fully inclusive, no hidden extras. We don't have
expensive tyres depots so our prices are always low.
We offer a complete range of tyres backed up by our
efficient and cost effective mobile tyres fitting
service for Colinton Edinburgh Scotland. So, rather than having to
travel to a traditional tyre depot to have tyres fitted,
you remain at home or at work and we come to you. This
is much more convenient… and, it also greatly reduces
our operating costs so we are able to slash our selling
prices of tyres by up to 40%.
Unlike many companies selling tyres on-line we have a
head office call centre. This provides advice and
technical information on all aspects of tyres. Also, for
those who prefer to place their order for tyres by
telephone, rather than by buying tyres on-line, we have
a freephone facility (0800 028 9000).
We are proud of our Customer service record, and we
fully guarantee our work. Please feel free to call our
freephone telephone number if you would like personal
help and service, we are always ready and willing to
explain the choices and make sure you are happy with our
sales and service for car tyres and car batteries.
More about Colinton Edinburgh Scotland
Colinton is a suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland situated 6
kilometres south west of the city centre.
Sited in a steep-sided valley on a convenient fording
point on the Water of Leith, Colinton's history dates
back to the 11th century.
Close to the Water of Leith is Colinton Parish Church,
originally founded as the Church of Halis (Hailes)
around 1095 by Elthelred, third son of Malcolm III and
Queen Margaret. The nearby 15th century Colinton Castle,
in the grounds of what is now Merchiston Castle School,
was destroyed by Oliver Cromwell during his invasion of
Scotland. Following repair, the castle was subsequently
partially demolished by the artist Alexander Nasmyth in
order to create a picturesque ruin.
Other notable figures with connections to Colinton
include Robert Louis Stevenson who is known to have been
a regular visitor to the village, plus the
philanthropist James Gillespie and architect Sir Robert
Rowand Anderson, who both lived in the village. A number
of innovative Arts and Crafts style cottages were also
constructed in the village in the early 1900s by the
architect Sir Robert Lorimer. Between 1909 and 1915, the
War Office constructed Redford Barracks to the east of
the village. The barracks represent the largest military
installation built in Scotland since Fort George in the
Highlands and they provide military accommodation,
together with offices and training facilities.
The village was the location for numerous mills
producing textiles, snuff and paper. It is thought that
the first banknotes produced by the Bank of Scotland
were printed on paper manufactured in Colinton. The
Caledonian Railway Company constructed a new spur line
connecting Slateford and Balerno in 1874, which included
the creation of a new station at Colinton. This line
continued to carry passenger traffic until 1943, and
finally closed when the carriage of freight was
discontinued in the 1960s.
Today, Colinton is one of the most desirable residential
suburbs in Edinburgh, with many wealthy "old money"
residents. The original heart of Colinton is still
referred to as "Colinton Village", retaining much of its
original village charm with numerous small speciality
shops and original buildings remaining intact. The
tranquility of the Water of Leith and nearby Colinton
Dell, just to the north of the "village", contribute to
this perception.
The Dell extends along the Water of Leith Walkway from
Colinton Parish Church towards Slateford, and contains a
mixture of mature and ancient woodland. It is a natural
habitat for wildlife, including numerous bird species,
amphibians, voles, weasels, stoats and occasionally roe
deer. The walkway and cycle path also pass by some of
the original mill buildings.
Colinton is a designated conservation area and is
bordered by the Edinburgh City Bypass and Juniper Green
to the south west, Wester Hailes to the north west and
Oxgangs to the east. It is served by Bonaly Primary
School, Merchiston Castle School and Firrhill High
School.
Courtesy of Wikimedia,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colinton |
