property to rent in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and is the second largest city in Scotland. With a population of over 450,000 Edinburgh is ranked as one of the top ten biggest cities in the UK. Average house prices in Edinburgh are in line with the national average. A house within the city is approximately £213,000 while the cost to rent an apartment or house is an average of £1,100 per month. The area of Leith is a popular upmarket area to live, populated with shops and lively bars. Students tend to prefer the area of Bruntsfield, which offers more affordable housing. There is a strong bohemian/artist community within the city particular in the area of Newington, which can also offer good value when buying a house.

Unemployment in Edinburgh is much lower than the national average. Education, health, retail and tourism account for the majority of the employment within the city. The City of Edinburgh Council, NHS Lothian and the Royal bank of Scotland employ over 50,000 inhabitants and are ranked as the cities biggest employers.

There are three main educational institutions within Edinburgh. The University of Edinburgh is the largest institution offering studies to over 25,000 young people. Edinburgh Napier University and the Edinburgh College of Art are also popular destinations for students.

Tourism plays a major role in the economy of the city. Edinburgh Airport provides excellent links to the rest of the UK and Europe. Edinburgh Castle attracts over one million visitors every year, the National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh Zoo and St Giles Cathedral also help to attract thousands of tourists. Every summer, the city is host to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival; the largest arts festival in the world. The Edinburgh streets, theatres, bars and performance venues showcase performers from all over the world.