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AREA SPOTLIGHT
Edinburgh Zoo
Things to do
One of Scotland’s most famous attractions,
Edinburgh Zoo, is located in Corstorphine,
making it an obvious choice for a fun day out.
Corstorphine Hill
Corstorphine Hill Nature Reserve offers
leisurely walks and scenic trails, with incredible Nature Reserve offers
views over the city when you reach the top.
leisurely walks and
Drumbrae Leisure Centre is home to a scenic trails, with
swimming pool, gym and fitness studio, while
at the nearby David Lloyd Leisure you’ll find incredible views over
more gym and pool options, as well as tennis
courts and spa facilities. the city when you
reach the top.
Of course, Edinburgh city centre is incredibly
close by, so you’ll never be short of things to
do – whether you fancy a spot of shopping, an
afternoon of museum wandering, or a chance
to get out and about in the great outdoors.

Transport
Offering excellent commuter links, Corstorphine Education Property types
is popular with those who work in the city As with any area that holds a good With a variety of property options,
centre – and for good reason. The City Bypass reputation with families, Corstorphine has Corstorphine continues to attract all kinds
is close by for drivers, offering easy links to the a good selection of schools to suit families of buyers. Along with Victorian villas and
motorway network, but public transport in this at all stages of life, from early-learning traditional houses, you will find modern
area is plentiful too. There are fast and frequent establishments through to secondary flats, townhouses and bungalows. Whether
bus services running through the city and out to school. you prefer the charm of a beautiful period
the airport, as well as a direct bus link to Glasgow property or the practicality of a new family
if you need to travel between the cities. home, you can find it in Corstorphine.
Primary schools include Corstorphine
Primary, Gylemuir Primary, East Craigs
For rail travellers, South Gyle train station is close Rowanbank Gardens, built by Artisan, features
by, with services to Edinburgh Waverley taking Primary, Fox Covert Primary School and 126 low-carbon homes, with sustainable
as little as 10 minutes. You can also reach Fife St Andrew’s Fox Covert RC Primary. features including green roofs and communal
and Dundee with ease. Plus, nearby Edinburgh gardens. Origin at The Point, built by
Gateway station also offers access to the tram, At secondary level, there are two high Westpoint Homes also has a development,
meaning you can speed across the city and over schools close to Corstorphine: Craigmount on Meadow Place Road, delivering 24 stylish
to Newhaven with absolute ease. High and St Augustine’s RC High School. If
apartments close to the heart of the area.
you’re interested in private education, some Both developments still have a few units
Corstorphine is also well-placed for the airport of the city’s most popular private schools available.
however you plan to get there, making air travel are located within easy reach of this part of
a breeze if you’re located in this part of the city. town too.
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