Living in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a city in City of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh is a city. It is known for its strong high street, walking, green space and national park access. Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. It is located in southeast Scotland and is bounded to the north by the Firth of Forth and to the south by the Pentland Hil…

Where is Edinburgh?

Type of place
City
Local authority
City of Edinburgh
Nation
Scotland

Edinburgh at a glance

  • Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
  • Affordability: Expensive for the region

What Edinburgh is known for

  • Strong high street
  • Walking & green space

Frequently asked questions

What is Edinburgh like to live in?

Edinburgh is a city. It is known for its strong high street, walking, green space and national park access. Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. Everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety. Housing here is expensive for the region.

What is Edinburgh known for?

Edinburgh is known for strong high street, walking & green space.

Is Edinburgh good for families?

Families in Edinburgh have 12 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety.

Who is Edinburgh likely to suit?

Edinburgh may suit people who value 12 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.

What are the schools like in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh has 12 rated schools within reach.

Is Edinburgh a safe place to live?

Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety.

What are the main drawbacks of living in Edinburgh?

The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is expensive for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.

Where is Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is a city in City of Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Data last updated 2026-07-23.