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Discover great places to live, work and have fun in Auld Reekie.

Edinburgh is often described as ‘one of the best places to

live in the UK.

hardly surprising given the fantastic lifestyle, the shops, bars, restaurants, museums, galleries, the parks, the beaches, the history and, of course, the Festivals.

One of the great joys of Edinburgh is that it is a city built on a three dimensional landscape. Everywhere you look you see hills, and as you wander through the city you keep coming across unexpected valleys and villages.

Edinburgh also has the highestconcentration of listed buildings in the UK.

Edinburgh is a compact city and you will be amazed at the diverse places to live.

Though many of the areas are clustered around the bustling city centre, some areas nonetheless are relaxed and tranquil, while others are quirky tranquil, while others are quirky and bohemian.

Whatever you’re looking for, there’s bound to be an area of Edinburgh that’s right for you…

So where are some of the best places to live in Edinburgh?

The Old TownEdinburgh’s amazingly preserved medieval Old Town and Reformation-era tenement buildings offers an unique array of property to rent.

Its labyrinthine network of narrow alleyways and cobbled streets, will make you feel you are stepping back in time.

This is one of the main Edinburgh University areas, includes the This is one of the main Edinburgh University areas, includes the Edinburgh university student union, there is usuallyalways something happening.

While the Old Town is a fascinating place to live at any time of year, it is particularly captivating in August when its austere streets come alive with the sights and sounds of the Edinburgh Fringe andFestival.

The New TownEdinburgh's New Town built in the mid-to-late 18th Century, is a marvel of urban planning, combining elegant architecture with spacious and comfortable housing.

New Town buildings are typically of a neo-classical style sometimes even with grandiose, Grecian pillars outside and tall ceilings and decorative friezes and trimmings inside.

The interiors of most New Town residences, have been modernised as flats and office spaces. Even the mews buildings, that once housed Even the mews buildings, that once housed servants and stables, are considered desirable properties.

However, the original character of the Georgian era New Town, with its cobbled roads, pillars, and sandstone block facades is preserved today.

New Town residences were built along an integrated and harmonious plan, with residences set near pleasant communal gardens and attractive views.

The Dean Village

Entering the picturesque Dean Village is like stepping back in time. It was once a successful grain milling hamlet for more than 800 years.

The village lies 30 meters below the rest of Edinburgh. This makes it quite unique and particularly tranquil considering it is virtually in the heart of Scotland's Capital.

A warren of streets and walkways thread through a settlement which hugs both banks of the river. The settlement which hugs both banks of the river. The area was once associated with poverty and decay but now boasts a captivating blend of quirky old and sympathetic new architecture, including restored worker‘s cottages, converted mills and industrial buildings which are interwoven with rows of mews houses and Victorian housing schemes.

If you are looking to rent a property which is situated in a tranquil green oasis on the Water of Leith yet only five minutes walk from the hustle and bustle of Princes Street, then the Dean Village is perfect.

Stockbridge

Stockbridge as an area is not very old. Probably just over 200 years. The area is only a ten to fifteen minute walk from Edinburgh city centre and lies to the north edge of the New Town.

Since Stockbridge expanded, it has attracted many artistic people – artists, poets, singers and actors and still has that Bohemian vibe even today. The area is characterised by the many delis, tea houses, small restaurants, cafes, shops and pubs.

Its an extremely desirable area to live. You will find range homes available to rent although most of the properties are tenement flats, converted buildings and some new build properties.

Leith Leith is an area like no other. Boasting its own distinct character, Leith is a hub of lively eating and drinking spots and creativity.

Resting on the shores of the Firth of Forth at the mouth of the Water of Leith it has been the port of Edinburgh for the port of Edinburgh for hundreds of years.

The area asserts a jovial attitude and hosts an eclectic mix of people, cultures and property.

Portobello and Joppa

Edinburgh's Seaside. A thriving community on the east side of the city, on the shore of the Firth of Forth offering breath-taking views out to Fife and East Lothian. of Forth offering breath-taking views out to Fife and East Lothian.

An utterly charming, slightly wonky, bohemia area of Edinburgh, characterised by a beautiful beach and a very distinct, anti-corporate local community ethos. Formerly the holiday destination of most Central Belters, a lack of investment in recent years has left its famous prom with a slight air of faded glamour, but not unpleasantly so. It’s clean, and gorgeous even when the weather isn't.

That community ethos we mentioned extends to a locally-run monthly organic market, and plans are underway to make the area into a self-sustaining transition town. There are always community-run activities on the go.

As for the homes available for rent…here you will find what ever your heart desires.

The Southside

Southside is the Edinburgh area South of the Royal Mile and the Cowgate taking in the university buildings and extending as far as Causewayside.Cowgate taking in the university buildings and extending as far as Causewayside.

The central, university location and close proximity to the city centre ensures that it is always a vibrant area. There's plentiful and varied supply of pubs and restaurants particularly catering to students as well as many buildings and architecture of historical note and more modern buildings like the Festival Theatre.

The area asserts a chilled out attitude and hosts an eclectic mix of people, cultures and property.

Morningside

If you are coming by road to Edinburgh from the South, Morningside isone of the first central urban areas that you encounter, where affluentsuburban homes merge into the tenement flats of the city centre area.

Bruntsfield is to the North of Morningside, Craiglockhart and Merchiston are to the West, and Blackford Hill to the East.

ColintonOriginally sited within a steep-sided glen on a convenient fording point on the Water of Leith, Colinton's history dates back to before the 11th century.

Today, Colinton is a much sought-after suburb in Edinburgh. The original heart of Colinton is still referred to as "Colinton Village", retaining much of its original village charm with numerous small speciality shops and with many original buildings remaining intact. The tranquillity of the Water of Leith and nearby Colinton Dell, just to the north of the "village", contribute to this perception.the "village", contribute to this perception.

It is also home to Edinburgh only independent all-boys boarding school, Merchiston Castle School.

The Colinton area of Edinburgh is a wonderful place to rent a home. Whether you are require a home which oozes character, such as a Victorian or Edwardian villa, an impressive modern villa with all the mod-cons, or a converted mill building apartment you are guaranteed to be satisfied with the diverse range of property in the Colinton area.

Living in Edinburgh

Whether you're a city slicker or a country dweller, like to have your finger on the pulse or just prefer the peace of the quiet life, then you can be sure that can be sure that the Edinburgh and the surrounding city region has something to suit your tastes.

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