Muirhouse is situated some 3 miles to the north west of Edinburgh city centre. There are good local amenities nearby and a wider range of shopping is available at Craigleith retail park. There are good public transport links to all parts of the city running along Pennywell Road and Ferry Road, while the shore, Silverknowes Golf Course and the Ainslie Park recreational centre are less than a mile away.
Local schools are within walking distance.