About Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the thriving capital of Scotland with a population of 490,000. It has become one of Europe’s major financial centres. It is a major tourist city with film, jazz fringe, book and international festivals in August and the celebrated New Year celebrations that are broadcast around the world.
Over the medium term Edinburgh’s population is expected to expand by 50,000. The new Scottish parliament is based in Edinburgh and there is an economic boom with very low unemployment.
Over the last decade house prices have increased substantially and in the medium term further growth is anticipated.
The letting market remains buoyant particularly in the professional market for quality 1 bedroom properties and for students looking for 3 plus bedrooms within close proximity to universities. Student lets are normally for 12 months duration with single rooms achieving around £300 PCM with properties offering separate lounge facilities achieving higher rental rates.

The following links/telephone contacts will help you get the most out of your time in Edinburgh.

GENERAL

1. Scotsman Newspaper

2. Edinburgh Council Information

3. Information

www.welcome-scotland.com
www.edinburghguide.com
www.edinburghfestivals.com
www.edinburgh.org
www.list.co.uk
www.taste-of-scotland.com

4. Map of Edinburgh

EDUCATION

1. Edinburgh College of Art

2. Heriot Watt University

3. Napier University

4. Queen Margaret University College

5. Stevenson College

6. Telford College

7. University of Edinburgh
 

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Tourist Information: 0131 473 3800
National Rail: 08457 48 49 50
Edinburgh Airport: 0131 333 1000
Traveline Edinburgh: 0131 225 3858