"It is once again curtain-up at the world-famous Edinburgh Festival, shining an international spotlight on Scotland’s capital."

"More than 600 of Scotland’s most charming places to live have been designated as conservation areas by local planning authorities"

"Across Great Britain, properties in Conservation Areas carry a 32% average house price premium. Here we rank our large and medium-sized cities according to the desirability of their built environments."

"Edinburgh remains one of the best‑performing residential markets in the UK. The Savills Prime Index shows it was among the strongest city markets in Q4 2025, second only to Hackney in east London. "

"With more than 70 prominent art galleries, museums, theatres and cinemas, Scotland’s capital provides multiple cultural options all year round."