Edinburgh life: Edinburgh's 'coolest neighbourhoods' to live in 2025, named by locals

These are the best neighbourhoods to live in Scotland's capital city, according to locals

From hipster neighbourhoods full of trendy bars, restaurants and independent shops to leafy suburbs loved by families – there is no shortage of amazing places to live in Edinburgh.

That said, natives have long been divided over which is the best area in the city to call home. Every part of Auld Reekie has its own charms, so we asked our readers where the best places to live are.

Take a look through our photo gallery to see the coolest areas in the Capital, according to locals.

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