Scroll through our picture gallery to see the 10 best places to live in Edinburgh, according to locals.placeholder image
Scroll through our picture gallery to see the 10 best places to live in Edinburgh, according to locals.

Edinburgh's ‘happiest’ and ‘most desirable’ neighbourhoods in 2026, according to locals

Edinburgh is one of the world’s most beautiful cities – but what’s the best neighbourhood to live in Scotland’s capital? We asked locals to tell us.

From cool neighbourhoods full of trendy bars and restaurants to leafy suburbs popular with families and dog lovers – there are so many options when considering where to live that it can get overwhelming.

Scroll look through our photo gallery to see the 10 best places (listed in no particular order) to live in Edinburgh, according to locals.

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