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hotspots Corstorphine
Edinburgh’s

in 2025
Corstorphine has been hugely popular this
year, and it’s easy to see why. Corstorphine has For rugby fans, Corstorphine is also within
walking distance to Murrayfield Stadium,
excellent transport links and offers an array of and has excellent transport links with
local amenities, from shopping centres to local several bus links into the city centre
restaurants and even the Zoo, plus, it’s in the or out to the airport if you’re travelling
What are the most popular places to buy a home in the Capital this year? catchment area for good local schools. further afield.

dinburgh has long been a property hotspot, South Queensferry
attracting residents from all over the world Leith
E who dream of calling this beautiful capital If you’re wishing for somewhere a
city their home. It’s also home to many fantastic bit more rural that still has great
neighbourhoods, all offering something unique to access to Edinburgh’s city centre,
those who choose to live there. the quaint picture-postcard town of
South Queensferry is an incredibly
popular choice.
2025 has been a changeable year for the Scottish
housing market, and the wider UK property
market generally, but Edinburgh is consistently Flanked by the three iconic
one of the most popular places to buy a property. Forth Bridges overhead, South
So, as we approach halfway through 2025 Queensferry offers much to enjoy
(already!), we’re highlighting the most in-demand for residents of all ages, including
pockets of the Capital to purchase a home and plentiful shops, bars and restaurants, excellent
looking at why they’re so popular with such a transport links and good local schooling. It’s
broad array of buyers. also perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with boat
tours to travel under the Forth Bridge, as well as
incredible coastal walks along the John Muir Way.
Leith
Leith is so far the most popular place to buy a home Liberton
in Edinburgh in 2025. This vibrant, edgy corner Located towards the south of Edinburgh is the
of the Capital appeals to a vast range of buyers, suburb of Liberton, which is currently the fourth
and whether you love traditional tenements with most-popular place in Edinburgh to buy a home
period features, or glossy, modern apartments, this year. Although this area is mostly residential,
Leith can offer it all – and the recently expanded Liberton offers a range of brilliant amenities and
tram line makes it better than ever. transport links, as well as plentiful green spaces
and good schools, making it a sought-after
With local amenities including chic drinking spots, choice for families.
and top restaurants boasting some of Scotland’s
finest chefs, Leith also boasts an incredibly This area is also home to Liberton Golf Club,
creative culture, with a range of independent and which has 89 acres of rolling parkland and is kept
contemporary galleries, including the Corn Exchange well-maintained all year round – making it the
Gallery, the Leith Festival, and the Edinburgh Mela perfect place for golfers, or those looking for a
that take place throughout the year. new hobby!

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