Preserving Edinburgh’s Architectural Heritage

Edinburgh’s a place where history comes alive through its stunning architectural heritage. From the mediaeval charm of the Old Town to the elegance of the Georgian New Town, the city boasts a wealth of historical buildings and sites that have captivated visitors and locals alike. Recognising the importance of conserving these treasures, Edinburgh World Heritage …

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Property Sales Market Continues its Upward Trend

The property sales market in Edinburgh, Lothians, Fife and the Borders continued strong between May and July 2022, with the average selling price rising 4.8% year on year (YOY) to £288,993. The highest property price increases of 10.4% YOY were recorded in West Lothian, where the average property sold for £238,171 during May-July 2022. This …

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Citylets Amongst Top Residential Companies in Edinburgh

Citylets, Scotland’s certified leading portal for property to rent, has been named a top Edinburgh based residential company in a new ranking. Based in the West End of Edinburgh, Citylets is a fully independent and managed by the original founding team company, who recently celebrated its 21st anniversary. With up to 4 million visitors per year …

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Edinburgh Named the Best Place to Work from Home in Scotland

Working from home has become the new normal for a vast number of people due to the global pandemic, and the way we think and feel about where we live has naturally changed as a result. A recent research from Uswitch’s Remote Working Index 2020 looked into which towns and cities across the UK offer …

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Keeping an Elephant in a Flat – Dumbo Move of the Century?

The Edinburgh City Archives have unearthed a letter of complaint about an elephant being kept in one of the capital’s tenement flats back in the early 18th century. Addressing the elephant in the room The letter, dated 23rd November 1705, came in from Adam Kerr, the owner of a bakery near Fishmarket Close, above which …

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Students – Edinburgh Has it All without Costing the Earth!

“Edinburgh isn’t so much as a city, more of a way of life… I doubt I’ll ever tire of exploring Edinburgh, on foot or in print.” Ian Rankin, author of Edinburgh Inspector Rebus. “The most beautiful of all capitals of Europe.” Sir John Betjeman, Poet Laureate of United Kingdom, 1972 to 1984. Edinburgh is home …

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