🏙️United Kingdom
Edinburgh
Edinburgh combines historic beauty with financial opportunities - complete guide to Scotland's capital.
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Population
554,000
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Highlight
Historic capital with finance and festivals
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Country
United Kingdom
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Air Quality
30 (Good)
Scottish capital blending historic charm with modern finance and tech sectors
Quick stats
Cost Index
72/100
Rent (1BR center)
£1,000–2,200/month
Median Salary
£30,000–50,000 gross
Internet
150–300 Mbps
Safety
Very safe
Transport
Buses, trams, walking
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
New TownOld TownLeithStockbridgeMorningsideBruntsfield
Key Sectors
Financial ServicesGovernmentTourismEducationTechCreative
✓ Advantages
- •Beautiful historic city center
- •Strong financial services sector
- •World-famous festivals (Edinburgh Festival)
- •Compact and walkable city
- •Lower cost than London
- •Gateway to Scottish Highlands
! Considerations
- •Smaller job market than major English cities
- •Cold winters and short daylight
- •Limited nightlife outside festival season
- •Hilly terrain can be challenging
Edinburgh FAQs
Good for finance careers?
Yes - major UK financial center outside London with many investment firms and banks.
Festival season impact?
August is magical but expensive and crowded. Rest of year is quieter with lower costs and easier housing.
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