Living In

Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital and is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.  Its charming combination of historical landmarks and contemporary architecture makes it a highly desirable place to live.  The information below gives some practical information on living in Edinburgh and surrounds.

Housing

Edinburgh City Council owns and manages around 24,880 houses, with further council housing available throughout surrounding areas. Edinburgh has a large private rented sector and the council is helping increasing numbers of people to access good quality rented housing. It is estimated that Edinburgh needs to build 15,800 affordable new homes over the next 10 years.

The average house price in Edinburgh is £193,300.

Education

Edinburgh City Region has some of Scotland’s best schools and possesses world leading universities and five star research institutions such as Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh.  The region caters for a full range of educational needs, spanning the state and independent sectors, from impressive nursery school provision through to the best in higher education.

Known as a ‘world influencer’, Edinburgh has a highly educated workforce and a concentration of knowledge intensive industries, placing it alongside London.

Sport and leisure

Edinburgh offers a wealth of sporting opportunities that include football, rugby, golf, running, swimming, badminton, squash, tennis, snow sports, mountain biking, indoor climbing, riding. There are many sports centres in and around Edinburgh providing endless opportunities to enjoy your sport of choice.

The open countryside is easily accessible from Edinburgh with wilderness and hill country just half an hour’s drive from the city centre.

Medical services

As in the rest of Scotland, healthcare is available through the National Health Service (NHS). New arrivals to the Edinburgh region will need to contact their local doctor’s surgery to register for healthcare and should contact the Practitioner Services for more information.

Internal Links:

·         Financial Services Employers

·         Electronic Technologies Employers

·         Life Sciences Employers

·         Energy Employers

·         Sport & Leisure in Scotland

·         About Edinburgh and surrounds

·         Living in Edinburgh and surrounds

·         Studying in Edinburgh and surrounds

·         Accommodation

·         A multicultural society

·         Healthcare

External Links:

·         Edinburgh City Council

·         Edinburgh Inspiring Capital

·         Property

         Practioner Services