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AREA FOCUS
WEST LOTHIAN
Edinburgh
The towns of West Lothian are perpetually
popular, thanks to their handy positioning
just outside of Edinburgh, close to open
green spaces and plenty of amenities,
including four of the top 50 schools.

Livingston residents can enjoy the choice
of two schools close by, both in the top
30: The James Young High School (20) and Linlithgow
St Margaret’s Academy (26). Meanwhile,
choosing to settle down in the historical
setting of Linlithgow gives you access to 11th- Earlston residents of all ages can benefit
placed Linlithgow Academy. from the town’s thriving spirit and close-knit
community feel, and school-age residents
from the town, as well as from areas
Buyers considering the flourishing area of
West Calder have yet another reason to make including Lauder, Melrose and St Boswells,
can all attend Earlston High School (16).
the move, with West Calder High School’s There’s even a free bus service to make the
£32million state-of-the-art building reaching school run smooth and simple!
12th position in this year’s list.
Picturesque Peebles is another in-demand
THE BORDERS
THE BEST AREAS FOR SCHOOLS Already renowned as a family-friendly place spot, popular with buyers at all stages of life.
Family buyers can take advantage of Peebles
IN 2021 to settle down, the Borders’ tranquil towns High School (40) on their doorstep, with its
are also home to a selection of superb
schools. state-of-the-art sports facility.
It’s that time of year again, with pupils finally heading back to class after a long, hot summer.
If the season’s got you thinking about where’s best suited to your little ones, or even if you’re
considering a future-proof location to set up home, ESPC can help with your search to find your Peebles
perfect property, within easy reach of excellent education.

We’ve done the maths, looked at the history choose from schools including Boroughmuir
and consulted the geography, to bring you a High School (ranked 7th in the tables), James
rundown of the areas in East Scotland that Gillespie’s High School (ranked 15, and a
include some of the country’s top 50 state former Top State Secondary School) and St
secondary schools, according to The Times’ Thomas of Aquin’s RC High School (42).
School League Table for 2021.
If you prefer the suburbs of South West
EDINBURGH Edinburgh, you can pick from establishments
The Capital is home to some of Scotland’s including Firrhill High School (32) or Currie
finest attractions, as well as some of the Community High School (50), which has also
country’s best schools, with six Edinburgh been named Scotland’s Most Enterprising
establishments making the top 50. School 2021.

The leafy neighbourhoods of South Central Closer to the coast, North West Edinburgh
Edinburgh, such as Morningside, Marchmont offers a peaceful pocket of the city to set
and Bruntsfield, are always popular with up home in, and you can enjoy amenities
buyers. If you opt to settle down here, you can including The Royal High School (33).

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