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AREA SPOTLIGHT
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                                                                                                                                 Portobello and Joppa
                                                                                                                                 If your downsizing dreams revolve around
                                                                                                                                 being by the sea, Portobello and Joppa
                                                                                                                                 are  an  ideal  choice.  These  delightful
                                                                                                                                 seaside towns enjoy fast, regular bus links
                                                                                                                                 to Edinburgh, plus trains from nearby
                                                                                                                                 Brunstane.  Residents  here  can  enjoy  the
                                                                                                                                 beautiful golden sands of Portobello beach
                                                                                                                                 and the elegant Victorian promenade, but
                                                                                                                                 also a wealth of local shops, bars, cafes and
                                                                                                                                 restaurants and a buzzing local community.



                                                                                              Morningside
        Anstruther                                                                          Not ready to give up on city living?
        Located in the idyllic East Neuk of Fife, Anstruther is a gorgeous place to retire to. This scenic   The  sought-after  neighbourhood
        spot is the largest in a string of captivating fishing villages in the area, and is popular with   of Morningside is a great option,
        holidaymakers as well as house-hunters. Anstruther is a great choice for those looking for a   offering a village feel with the buzz of
        more relaxed pace of life, with local amenities on your doorstep (including the famous fish   Edinburgh’s city centre just moments
        and chips!) and St Andrews just a bus ride away.                                    away. Morningside’s appeal lies in
                                                                                            its plentiful independent bars, cafes,
                                                                                            shops and restaurants, as well as its
                                                                    Anstruther
                                                                                            proximity to green spaces, including
                                                                                            several golf courses. For film buffs, the                         Kelso
                                                                                            independent Dominion cinema is also
                                                                                            located  here  –  the  perfect  place  to
                                                                                            spend an afternoon!                 Kelso
                                                                                                                              Fancy a more rural way of life? Kelso, a quaint
                                                                                                                              market town in the heart of the Scottish Borders,
                                                                                              Morningside
                                                                                                                              is a popular choice – and with good reason. This
                                                                                                                              charming town has a real community feel and would
                                                                                                                              make an excellent place to relocate to if you’re
                                                                                                                              looking for a quieter lifestyle, but still with plenty
                                                                                                                              to see and do. There’s an array of outdoor pursuit
                                                                                                                              options available, plus there are local shops, inns
                                                                                                                              and  restaurants to  enjoy.  Kelso  is  located  within
                                                                                                                              easy distance of Edinburgh, Newcastle and Carlisle,
                                                                                                                              so there’s always plenty to do with your downtime.
                                                                                                            You can find hundreds of properties each week at espc.com.
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