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AREA SPOTLIGHT

Portobello
Leith
9. Portobello
1. Leith It seems that many of us like to be beside
Leith was the most popular place to 4. Liberton 6. Morningside the seaside, with Portobello squeaking
buy a home in Edinburgh in 2023. This Further south of the city, the suburb of Often referred to as Edinburgh’s poshest into the top ten. Edinburgh’s seaside is
vibrant, edgy corner of the Capital Liberton was the fourth most-popular place neighbourhood, it’s no surprise to see a charming place to call home, packed
appeals to a vast range of buyers, in Edinburgh to buy a home this year. This Morningside high on the list. This charming with period properties and modern
and whether you love traditional mostly residential area boasts brilliant village in the city offers excellent amenities, apartments alike, with the glorious beach
tenements with period features, or amenities and transport links, as well as from artisan bakeries to an independent and elegant promenade, plus an array of
glossy, modern apartments, Leith plentiful green spaces and good schools, cinema, is within walking distance of green independent bars, shops and restaurants
can offer it all – and this year’s launch making it a sought-after choice for families. spaces galore and the city centre itself, and to enjoy – all just 20 minutes from the
of the new tram extension makes it is even in the catchment area for some of city centre.
better than ever.
5. Trinity Edinburgh’s highest-regarded schools.
Trinity, on the northern coast of the city,
makes up the top five. This pretty, well-
2. Corstorphine heeled suburb boasts quaint parks, beautiful 7. South Queensferry
traditional buildings and popular amenities, Just a short train ride from Waverley, and you can find
Corstorphine has been hugely popular this yourself in the picture-postcard South Queensferry.
year, and it’s easy to see why. Corstorphine has as well as being a stone’s throw from the Flanked by the iconic Forth Bridges overhead, this
waterfront at Newhaven and in walking
excellent transport links and offers an array of distance of both Leith and Stockbridge. quaint town offers much to enjoy for residents of all
local amenities, from shopping centres to local ages, including plentiful shops, bars and restaurants,
restaurants and even the Zoo, plus, it’s in the excellent transport links and good local schooling. South Queensferry
catchment area for good local schools.
Newington
8. Gorgie 10. The Shore
3. Newington Gorgie has risen in popularity in recent years, The most glamorous pocket of Leith, The Shore
South of the city centre and traditionally an thanks to its central location and affordable makes up our top ten. Often named as one of
elegant, affluent area, Newington is also popular property prices, making it appealing to young the coolest neighbourhoods in the world, never
with students due to its proximity to university professionals. This trendy hotspot is close to mind just in Edinburgh, The Shore is home to
campuses – meaning it’s also popular with Haymarket and the West End, ensuring there’s Michelin-starred restaurants, popular bars, coffee
property investors. Teeming with independent plenty to see and do, while one-bedroom shops and delis, plus fabulous attractions in the
shops, bars and restaurants, with access to some properties in this area of Edinburgh are among form of the Royal Yacht Britannia, the Fingal
of Edinburgh’s best green spaces and cultural the most affordable the Capital has to offer. floating hotel, Custom Lane and much more.
happenings, Newington is a great choice.
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