Moredun

Moredun. A name that echoes with a blend of history and modernity. We stand on the edge of this unique Edinburgh suburb, a place where the whispers of the past intertwine with the vibrant pulse of the present. Moredun’s origins trace back to a grand estate, known as Gut-tres or Goodtrees. This estate was once the home of James Stewart. In 1769, it was renamed Moredun House by its new owner, David Stuart Moncrieff. He chose the name as a tribute to a hill on his Perthshire estate. Imagine Moredun House standing proudly, a testament to a bygone era. But time marches on, and Moredun House was not immune to change. In 1923, the house was acquired with the intention of transforming it into a convalescent home for ex-servicemen. However, it was deemed unsuitable and met its end through demolition. The planned facility was eventually created as the Murray Homes for the Scottish Veterans Association in 1929. A portion of the estate found a new purpose in 1924. It was sold to establish the Moredun Research Institute, a prominent institution dedicated to improving livestock health. Today, Moredun is more than just its historical roots. It’s a thriving community with two clusters of shops on Moredun Park Road. A library and a primary school serve the local residents. Transport links, including Lothian Buses service 8 and Airlink 400, connect Moredun to the wider city. Moredun is a place where the past informs the present, a testament to Edinburgh’s ever-evolving story.