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.
13. Brian Kennedy
Edinburgh-born businessman Brian Kennedy has founded and sold several companies in the home improvement and energy sectors, in both the US and UK. He was also previously the majority owner of the Sale Sharks Rugby Union Club. Kennedy is worth around £275 million. Photo: Third Party
14. Gareth Williams
Skyscanner co-founder Gareth Williams is worth an estimated £223 million. Photo: Third Party
15. Norman Springford
An accountant by profession, Norman Springford worked for the Inland Revenue and then became the owner/manager of a number of pubs, bingo halls, and the Edinburgh Playhouse. He opened his first hotel, the Apex International Hotel, in Edinburgh in 1996. His estmated worth is £228 million. Photo: Third Party
16. Sir Tom Farmer
Born in Leith, entrepreneur Sir Tom Farmer founded Kwik Fit and is the former owner of Hiberian Football Club. His estimated worth is around £126 million. Photo: Third Party