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Stockbridge, a neighbourhood of Edinburgh, Scotland, is renowned for its charming characteristics and vibrant atmosphere. Its streets are predominantly paved with traditional stone setts and the neighbourhood boasts an array of architectural styles. Georgian and Victorian Terraces and Town Houses with picturesque leafy gardens and Mews House lined lanes add to its aesthetic.
Over the years, Stockbridge has been a haven for artists, musicians, poets, and writers, who have been drawn to its creative energy and sense of community. Its history and cultural vibrancy make it a much loved destination for both Edinburgh locals and visitors alike.
Considered one of the most sought-after neighbourhoods in Edinburgh, Stockbridge is loved for its independent shops, boutiques, bars, restaurants, butcher, baker’s, fishmonger and delis. Despite its proximity to the city centre, it maintains a distinct village feel and still retains remnants of its bohemian past.
stockbridgeedinburgh.com exists thanks to the support of the local independent business community, who believe in promoting the Edinburgh neighbourhood of Stockbridge as much as we do.
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Thanks to the Stockbridge Independent Business Community, Business Gateway, The Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, Creative Edinburgh, Cultural Enterprise Office, Sharp-Apps, Shahid Yousaf and day six for their advice and support.
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About Stockbridge …
Stockbridge Neighbourhood Boundary Guide Produced By City Of Edinburgh Council. (Source)
“Head across George Street and down Frederick Street and Howe Street and you’ll soon find yourself in Stockbridge. Explore St Stephen’s Street for vintage clothes, unusual art or fabulous jewellery. The area is a real magnet for shoppers and also boasts many antique and craft shops, all ideal hunting grounds for an unusual memento of your visit. After your shopping, relax in the nearby Royal Botanical Gardens or take a stroll by the Water of Leith, then while away the rest of the afternoon in one of Stockbridge’s many bars or coffee shops.” – edinburgh.org/villages
“A Bohemian Suburb Known for its Architecture and Famous Residents Just to the north of the New Town, Stockbridge epitomises village Edinburgh with its own distinct character, its open spaces and leafy streets and squares.” – suite101
“Having undergone considerable gentrification in recent years, Stockbridge still maintains a bohemian vibe, a place where artists, musicians, poets and writers have long made their homes.” – Globe and Mail
Notable residents of Stockbridge have allegedly included ::
Sir Henry Raeburn (1756-1823), portrait artist
James Hogg (1770-1835), poet and novelist
Sir James Young Simpson (1811-70), surgeon
Thomas de Quincey (1785-1859), intellectual
Horatio McCulloch (1805-67), landscape artist
David Roberts (1796-1864), artist
Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825 – 1894), writer
Jessie King, last woman in Edinburgh to be executed 1889
Dora Noyce (1900 – 1977), madam at 17 danube street.
Peter Higgs (1929 – 2024), physicist
Rose Frain, artist
Christa Päffgen aka Nico (1938 – 1988), musician
John Cooper Clarke, performance poet
Thierry Gathuessi, footballer
Aly Bain, fiddler
Graham Crowden actor
Robbie Coltrane (1950 – 2022), actor, comedian and author
Gregor Fisher aka Rab C Nesbitt, actor
Norman Lovett, actor
Lily Lovett, actress
James Cunningham, actor
Sir Chris Hoy MBE. cyclist
Finley Quaye, musician
Mike Daniel, mc and vocalist
Dylan Moran, comedian and actor
Nell Nelson, tv presenter, nutritionist, cookbook author and food writer
Patrick Richardson, author and travel writer
