Ronaldsons Buildings

[Nicola]

Does anyone know what or where Ronaldsons Buildings, South Leith, Midlothian is. how would i find out.
Regards Nicola

[Little Nell]

Hi Nicola,

What date are we looking at here?  I have found Ronaldson's Wharf listed in North Leith in 1881.  This is near the upper draw bridge of Leith Harbour.  I would think that it was close by there excpet for the fact that it is listed as North Leith.   

Nell

[Nicola]

Thanks for that. Date  would be from 1841 onwards.

[Little Nell]

Ronaldsons Wharf was definitely there in mid 1850s onwards - and still there today!

Nell

[MikeBR]

Hi Nicola,
I know you posted this back in 2007 but wondered if you found out any more information.
What I do know is that Ronaldsons Wharf and Ronaldson Buildings are not the same thing. What information I have is from a post office directory of around 1830's that Ronaldson Buildings was around Leith Walk [main road to Edinburgh] whereas Ronaldsons Wharf is still on the side of the Water of Leith about 1 mile away.
Are you related to the Ronaldson's?  Brock, Philips, Martine,  family's We are and have fairly good records back to 1800.

Regards,
Mike Boyle-Ronaldson

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http://maps.nls.uk/view/74415420 look for Leith Walk - Anderson Place/Smith's Place

[MikeBR]

Thank you so much for the map showing Ronaldson Buildings. I think I was searching on maps too early. I am curious as to why someone with such a non Scottish Name has such interest in Edinburgh? I know large numbers of Scots left during the 17-1800's. Is that your connection?