Best places to live outside Edinburgh North Berwick. North Berwick in East Lothian is a superb choice for those looking for both rural and coastal living within half an hour by train from Edinburgh city centre. Gullane. Linlithgow. South Queensferry. Burntisland and Aberdour. Commuting to Edinburgh. Where is the best place to live near Edinburgh? …
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These are the 10 most deprived areas in Edinburgh Great Junction Street. Topping the list of most deprived areas in Edinburgh is Great Junction Street in Leith. Moredun and Craigour. Next on the list is Moredun and Craigour. Bingham, Magdalene and The Christians. Muirhouse. What areas should I avoid in Edinburgh? Neighborhoods to avoid in …
Old Town. Edinburgh’s Old Town is based around the Royal Mile, which stretches one Scots mile between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The surviving buildings here typically date from between the 12th and 17th centuries. Which part of Edinburgh is the new town? The New Town is a central area of Edinburgh, the …
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Moving around the city Don’t walk home alone at night – plan your journey in advance, and try to stay with friends. Tell a friend where you are going, and when to expect you back – if your plans change, let them know. If you are left on your own, stay in well-lit areas with …
Murders, culpable homicide and serious assaults have fallen in Edinburgh. Police Scotland has today released its end of year Q4 Management of Information data for the end of March 2020, to the beginning of April 2021 which shows that murders haven fallen from six, to two, compared with the previous year. Which city in Scotland …
Edinburgh taxi tips Tipping in Edinburgh is not a requirement, and is not very frequent, however, you can always round up the final price. How much do you tip a taxi driver in Scotland? 10%It’s common practice in Scotland to tip 10% a taxi driver at the end of the journey, or at least round …
Edinburgh deserves more of a cinematic going-over than merely being an interesting backdrop for films and TV. Its macabre history, its claustrophobic closes and unrivalled gothic architecture make it ideal as a setting, not just an inspiration, and hopefully, the new film infrastructure will indulge that. What type of city is Edinburgh? Physically, Edinburgh is …
Edinburgh’s vibrant nightlife scene is rooted in the city’s creative spirit. There are an abundance of theatres, comedy clubs, arts venues and live-music bars, so plan your evening around a performance or two. The atmsophere ranges from the sophisticated at classical music concerts, to the casual at underground clubs. Does Edinburgh have good nightlife? The …
There are 14 Edinburgh castles and palaces to pick from. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure! What are the two castles in Edinburgh? In this tour we hear the stories of Edinburgh Castle – a ‘Military’ castle, and Stirling Castle – a ‘Royal’ castle. What …
St Margaret’s Chapel, Edinburgh Castle In fact, as the oldest building in the entire city, it’s seen ALL the changes. What is the oldest part of Edinburgh? Old TownExplore the Royal Mile This is the oldest area of Edinburgh, where the city was first built, and remains the heart of Edinburgh – it was even …
