Location
Being just 5 miles from Edinburgh City Centre you've got a whole host of activities waiting for you. A 30-minute walk will get you to the City's most popular spot - Princes Street with all its shops, eateries and trendy bars. Or jump on the train at nearby Newcraighall Station for an 11-minute trip into town.
Living in a city renowned for its historic buildings, boutique-style shops, festivals, fashionable bars and music venues, you'll never be short of things to do. But if you want to go further afield, the A1 and City Bypass are close by – taking you to the east coast as well as all the major routes for travelling north, west and south.
For shopping, you really couldn't be better placed. A five-minute car ride will get you to the Cameron Toll Shopping Centre with its Sainsbury's, clothing and footwear shops, travel agents and banks. Or at Fort Kinnaird Shopping Centre you'll find all the big name stores like Marks & Spencer, Boots, Next and WH Smith and – all open till late during the week. So there's plenty of opportunities to spoil yourself.
Add good local schools, convenience stores and a range of leisure facilities provided at the Jack Kane Sports Centre and you've got everything you need on your doorstep.
History
The Primary is located next to the former Craigmillar Primary School, a "B" grade listed building which is now known as "SPACE", the Craigmillar social enterprise and arts centre.
SPACE provides a centre of excellence for social enterprises and has offices, training facilities, meeting places and a children’s nursery. There is a community arts space plus a gallery and theatre.
The old primary school has been a landmark in Craigmillar since it was opened in 1933 and features a "Childrens games and Amusements" mural by Scottish artist John Maxwell. This has recently been uncovered and restored. In fact, the presence of the mural saved the landmark building from the bulldozer.
Craigmillar Community Arts host workshops in the building with children and young people engaging more fully with the artwork on display and interpret it in new ways. A grant from the Scottish Arts Council enabled the former hall to be refurbished as a theatre.
