The Capital and its surrounding areas are the home of many successful – and wealthy – individuals, including Irvine Welsh, Lewis Capaldi and Susan Boyle.
Entrepreneurs top the list of the most wealthy, with eye-watering fortunes, but there are many more millionaires living in these parts.
5. Lewis Capaldi
The Someone You Loved hitmaker was named on the ‘Young Music Rich List’ after amassing a £19 million fortune – just a couple of years after complaining that he was ‘skint’. Photo: Third Party
6. Irvine Welsh
The Muirhouse-raised author has made millions from his novels, including the cult classic Trainspotting. Photo: Third Party
7. Ian Glen
Edinburgh-born Game of Thrones actor Ian Glen, who recenly starred alongside Martin Compston in The Rig, has a net worth of £3 million, according to celebritynetworth. Photo: Third Party
8. Ian Rankin
They say the crime doesn't pay - but writing about it clearly does! Edinburgh resident Ian Rankin is worth around £10m, and with book sales of over 30m for his Inspector Rebus novels. Photo: Third Party