Literary souls, whisky enthusiasts, anyone who finds dark stone and dramatic skies romantic rather than depressing. Arthur's Seat is a volcanic hill in the middle of the city with views to the sea.
It rains more than you think it will. The Festival in August is extraordinary and turns the city into the world's greatest cultural party — and also makes it unlivable for a month. You will not be able to leave either.
Cost of living is moderate — not cheap, but manageable on a decent remote income. Winters are grey and several months long — factor that into your decision. Sun is scarce — grey skies are the norm for much of the year. Internet is world-class — fast and reliable throughout the city. There's a real expat scene here — not enormous, but visible and connected. The city is highly walkable and you can live here without a car. The rewards for exploring are exceptional — layers of history, culture, and surprise around every corner.
Binary signals — not scores.
Literary souls, whisky enthusiasts, anyone who finds dark stone and dramatic skies romantic rather than depressing. Arthur's Seat is a volcanic hill in the middle of the city with views to the sea.
Leith is where Sevillanos of Edinburgh live — cheaper, grittier, better restaurants, and the Scots who were priced out of the centre. The port neighbourhood is the real city.
These are the numbers. But numbers don't move to a new city — you do.
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