What this neighbourhood is really like
This is about as urban and car-optional as it gets. With 2,446 walkable amenities within 800 meters and 50 transit stops within 500 meters, day-to-day errands and commuting can realistically happen on foot or by public transport rather than by car. The food scene is dense (387 cafés, restaurants, and pubs nearby), so there's real variety within easy walking distance rather than a handful of chain options. Fourteen schools within 1200 meters means families have plenty of choice, though it's worth checking which ones actually suit your child rather than assuming proximity equals fit. The trade-off with this level of density is the noise, foot traffic, and lack of the quiet or space you'd get in a more suburban setting — so this suits people who want everything close by and don't mind an active, busy street environment.
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Georgian conversion with original cornicing, two minutes from Princes Street.
Top floor, 12 Heriot Row, New Town, Edinburgh EH3 6QH
Edinburgh’s New Town is elegant and walkable, with Georgian crescents, leafy squares, and a refined city vibe near shops, restaurants, and cultural venues. A 2-bedroom apartment fits the area’s classic tenement/Georgian stock and suits professionals, couples,
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