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The best areas North Berwick

Dreaming of the coastal lifestyle for your
for families children by the sea, with the beach offering
family? Many of us love the idea of raising
endless opportunities for fun and a sense
of freedom unique to the coastline. North
Berwick is an incredibly popular choice for
families looking to balance seaside living
with commuter links, as it offers a fast and
frequent train link to Edinburgh.
North Berwick
Thinking of taking the plunge on a long-term family home? Let us make it Alongside its transport links, North Berwick
offers excellent schooling with its highly
easier with our guide to the best family-friendly locations to settle down in.
Bruntsfield and Morningside rated secondary school, as well as a host of
popular shops, cafes and restaurants. For
A very short distance from the heart of the family-friendly activities, it doesn’t get much
city centre, Bruntsfield and Morningside better than the beach – although you can also
are fantastic areas for those who wish to
rying to decide on the perfect location for Corstorphine enjoy a number of beautiful local parks and
your family home can be tricky. There’s Corstorphine is a desirable suburb to the north raise a family among the buzz of city life. golf courses, and activities like the Scottish
Tso much to consider that you might of Edinburgh’s city centre that’s incredibly These villagey neighbourhoods both offer a Seabird Centre too.
not have to think about when buying a starter popular with families. It’s home to a busy high great selection of family-friendly cafes and
property – such as schools, green spaces and street with plenty of independent shops and restaurants to enjoy, as well as an independent The average property price in North Berwick is
amenities, and the availability of family-friendly cafes, while the Gyle is nearby for shopping cinema, theatre and an abundance of exciting £368,204.
facilities to make life that bit easier. shops and boutiques to peruse – all with the
too. Plus there are excellent transport links city centre just a short walk or bus ride away.
for commuters, with the city centre just 20
Luckily, there are lots of options to explore minutes away by bus. Dalkeith
when it comes to finding the perfect If you’re opting for a flat, there’s no need
neighbourhood for your family to call home. Corstorphine offers much to enjoy if you’re an to worry about limited outdoor space, as if Dalkeith is a popular choice for families given
Here are some of our favourites across outdoorsy family, with green spaces including you’re settling in Bruntsfield or Morningside, its proximity to Edinburgh, meaning it works
Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders… you can enjoy the luxury of The Meadows brilliantly for commuting into the city as
Corstorphine Hill Nature Reserve, while and Bruntsfield Links being right on your well as ensuring that Edinburgh’s attractions
Edinburgh Zoo is right on your doorstep here doorstep, as well as the beautiful Blackford and amenities are never too far away. Plus,
too – perfect for easy day trips! Hill and Hermitage of Braid which are ideal Dalkeith itself is home to some very popular
for nature walks and big adventures. attractions, including the Country Park, with
If schooling is high on your list of priorities, the Fort Douglas Adventure Playground and
there are several highly regarded primary and Living in these prized locales also means you the charming Restoration Yard.
secondary schools in the area, plus there are could access a plethora of renowned schools,
private schools very close by including the with options including Boroughmuir High There’s plenty of options for schooling, a
Erskine Stewart Melville schools. School, James Gillespie’s High School and St busy local community and plenty of green
Thomas of Aquin’s RC High School, as well as spaces, while house prices are generally
The average house price in Corstorphine is exclusive private schools nearby too. more affordable in Dalkeith than in similar
£404,202. Edinburgh suburbs.
The average property prices in Bruntsfield
Find out more about living in Corstorphine on and Morningside are £347,013 and £440,400 The average house price in Dalkeith is
The Walled Garden, Corstorphine Hill
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