‘Edinburgh is a
thriving cosmopolitan
city full of young and
vibrant people and
beautiful buildings.
What I really love about
Edinburgh is that every
August the city hosts
the biggest annual
international arts festival
in the world – it is
incredible how many
things there are to see
and do while it’s on.’
Rodrigo Dos Santos,
manager, SX Cafe
Why we love
Edinburgh
What makes the city such a special place to
‘Stockbridge is the work and live? We ask a few local residents
perfect place to live for
a local village feel in the
centre of Edinburgh.
The area boasts
an abundance ‘The West End village
of independent is off the beaten track
restaurants, cafés, but home to some of the
bars, artisan shops and best independent shops
retailers such as the and bars in the city. It’s
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There is also easy and a different vibe to
access along the the rest of the city. I love
Water of Leith to the having my shop here.’
Gallery of Modern Sam Withall, owner,
Art and the Royal Sam Brown
Botanic Garden.’
‘Edinburgh boasts
Denise Murphy, ‘Edinburgh is great
some of the finest
Sales Assistant, because I can live in the
attributes of any major
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European city, from
stunning architecture outdoor lifestyle by
and history to great walking through Princes
restaurants and pubs. Street Gardens, kicking a
I’m proud to call it home.’ ball around the Meadows,
Andrew Fowler, climbing Arthur’s Seat
proprietor, Nikki’s or riding my bike all over
Sandwich Bar & the place, using the many
Outside Catering cycle paths that were
once railway lines.’
Malcolm Gray,
owner, The Melville
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