property, homes and houses for sale in Edinburgh

 

Balerno	Gorebridge	Lasswade	Pathhead
Bonnyrigg	Heriot	Loanhead	Penicuik
Currie	Juniper Green	Musselburgh	Rosewell
Dalkeith	Kirknewton	Newbridge	Roslin

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Edinburgh is one of the fastest growing cities in Europe and is generally regarded as one of the most desirable cities in the UK in which to live, work and do business. Edinburgh is also considered to be one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Its architecture reflects its historical importance as Scotland's capital and its landmarks are known throughout the world, from the magnificent Castle dominating the city skyline, to the elegance of the Georgian New Town, and the splendour of its Victorian heritage. The city is home to over 400,000 people and is a vibrant modern working city but, at the same time, it is firmly grounded in tradition. It is also home to the world's largest performing arts festival, which ensures that once a year it becomes the world's cultural capital, attracting more than a million visitors. There are many interesting facts about Edinburgh: it is home to the fifth largest financial centre in Europe; J.K. Rowling wrote the first Harry Potter book in Edinburgh coffee shops; Hogmanay is the biggest New Year street party in the world and Edinburgh Castle is the most popular visitor attraction in Scotland, with over 1 million visitors each year.

People considering Edinburgh property will discover the city is experiencing a property boom, fuelled by the number of young single professionals who are searching for properties in the city. As a result, "aspirational" developments of new homes for sale in Edinburgh, kitted out with the latest mod cons, like Platinum Point on Leith's waterfront, the Power House near Haymarket station and Britannia Quay in Leith, are proving popular. Areas like Gorgie in the west of Edinburgh, near Murrayfield, Ardmillan and Dalry, comprising lots of traditional flat-fronted tenement buildings, are popular with first-time buyers. There is a wide range of property for sale in Edinburgh, including 200 year old flats right in the heart of the city, contemporary accommodation within the Port of Leith or more rural settings, bungalows, mews properties and terraced houses.

Amenities for properties in Edinburgh

If you are looking to buy property in Edinburgh and you enjoy shopping, you will be spoilt for choice. For High Street shopping, Edinburgh has much to offer. Princes

Street, one of Britain's most famous shopping streets, is all-but dominated by standard chain outlets. Jenners, Edinburgh's venerable department store, is also on Princes Street, opposite the Scott Monument. More fashionable upmarket shops and boutiques can be found on parallel George Street, while Rose Street, the lane between Princes and George streets, has a collection of rather more independent and interesting shops. Central Edinburgh's two big shopping malls, Princes Mall and the St James Centre, are dominated by the big names. Head for Edinburgh's Old Town for an area rich in specialist shops, small restaurants and intimate little bars. Edinburgh has a wide selection of sporting facilities: there's the Olympic sized Commonwealth Pool, Meadowbank Stadium, a dry ski slope, an ice rink, as well as a number of golf courses, many of which are world famous. Families searching for houses for sale in Edinburgh will find when it comes to education there's a wide range of excellent schools in the area and three of the UK's most respected universities. Edinburgh has one of the best-trained workforces in the world, with more graduates per head of population than any other city in Europe.

Transport for Edinburgh

The residents of Edinburgh benefit from excellent transport links. Edinburgh's Waverley Station is located in the city centre, at the east end of Princes Street, from where there are direct or connecting trains to all parts of Scotland and the rest of the UK. There are particularly frequent services to Glasgow and also to cities on the east coast main line to London. By road, there are motorway links to Edinburgh from all over the UK. Edinburgh International Airport is located eight miles west of the city centre.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Edinburgh, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Glasgow, Musselburgh and Dalkeith.