Etymology

Davidson's Mains

Today it means: A western suburb of Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NT2075). Full definition →

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The story

Named after William Davidson, a wealthy merchant who bought Muirhouse, east of the district, in 1776.

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