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AREA SPOTLIGHT
Capital living

Thinking of setting up home in Edinburgh?
We share everything that the city centre has to offer.
History buffs will find much to enjoy, with Edinburgh
Castle and the Royal Mile, St Giles Cathedral and
the Scott Monument all in the thick of things. If
you’re interested in architecture, the UNESCO
World Heritage Sites of the Old Town and New
Town are also fantastic to explore, with stunning
Georgian crescents and terraces in the New Town,
and quirky lanes and closes throughout the
Old Town.

If you love to shop, you’ll be busy with the plethora
of flagship stores and boutiques present on
Princes Street, George Street, Rose Street and into
the glossy St James Quarter.

Sport
f you’re dreaming of living somewhere Fans of football and rugby will love living in the
exciting and vibrant, with a fascinating city centre, with some of the biggest teams and
Ihistory and rich culture, you can’t get much stadiums on your doorstep! Football fanatics have
better than Edinburgh. Scotland’s capital city is Education Culture the choice of Hibs on the eastern side of town, with
often named as one of the best places to live in Edinburgh’s city centre is a popular choice One of the things that Edinburgh is so their stadium on Easter Road, or Hearts if you live
the UK, and it’s easy to see why. for families, so there are plenty of excellent famous for is its unique cultural offering. to the west, with their Gorgie ground Tynecastle.
schooling options in and around the city Every summer, the city bursts into
The average property price for a home in centre, including 12 primary schools and festival fever, with the world-famous If you adore rugby, then there’s nowhere like
Edinburgh city centre is currently £306,962, but six secondary schools. These include the Fringe Festival, the Edinburgh Book Murrayfield, which is easily accessible from the city
if you’re a first-time buyer looking for a one- renowned James Gillespie’s High School and Festival, the Edinburgh Film Festival, the centre whether you choose to take the bus, tram
bed flat, you should expect to spend around St Thomas of Aquin’s High School. You’ll also Royal Military Tattoo and many more or even walk. Murrayfield also hosts high-profile
the current average selling price of £224,110. have the option of several private schools, taking place. concerts, so you could get the chance to see your
If you’re hoping to find a family-friendly three- including Stewart’s Melville, Edinburgh favourite artist there too.
bedroom house in Edinburgh’s city centre, it Academy, Fettes College and George Heriot’s. Edinburgh is also home to a wealth
may set you back around £461,100 according of galleries and museums, including Swimmers will love the Royal Commonwealth Pool,
to current figures. The University of Edinburgh’s main campus the National Museum of Scotland, the on the South Side, or the Victorian baths including
can be found within the city centre, and National Galleries of Scotland and many the beautifully restored Glenogle Swim Centre in
If you’ve decided that the city lifestyle is for Edinburgh Napier University’s Merchiston other smaller, specialist museums to Stockbridge. There are also a number of tennis
you, read on to find out more. campus isn’t far away. appeal to a broad variety of interests. clubs if you’ve got a stunning serve to show off.

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