Cammo Estate
Cammo () is a northwestern suburb of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It is south of A90, at the edge of the city, approximately from the city centre. Etymology The name is Celtic in origin, but could have originated either in Scottish Gaelic or Cumbric. In the former case it would be an adjectival form of Gaelic ''cambas'' 'bay. creek'; in the latter it would be from Brittonic *''cambāco-'', an adjectival form of *''camas'' 'bend in river, bay'. This element would probably refer to a bend of the river in this context, as Cammo is inland. Cammo House To the west of the housing area there is the former estate (house), estate of Cammo House. The house was built for John Menzies in 1693, and the surrounding parkland was laid out between 1710-26 by Sir Sir John Clerk, 2nd Baronet, John Clerk of Penicuik (1676–1755). In 1741, the estate passed to the Clan Watson, Watsons of Saughton at which time it was called New Saughton. The house was bequeathed to the National Tru ...
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