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City of Edinburgh

City in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Overview

Edinburgh is Scotland's capital, blending centuries of history with lively contemporary culture. Its iconic skyline, home to Edinburgh Castle and winding medieval streets, coexists with modern restaurants and festivals, making it a lively cultural hub. The city is renowned for its annual festivals, picturesque parks, and welcoming atmosphere.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

United Kingdom

Council Area

Edinburgh

Population

524,930

Time Zone

Europe/London

Coordinates

55.95°, -3.19°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$3,630

Local Cost

$1,980

Local Income

$2,800

Cashless

English

100

Temperature

8.4°C

Summer Avg

13.7°C

Winter Avg

3.6°C

Record High

25.5°C

Record Low

-5.7°C

Humidity

88%

Precipitation

888 mm

Internet Speed

75 Mbps

Upload

34 Mbps

Latency

44 ms

City Vibrancy

792

Coworking

Cafes

427

Nightlife

332

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

EDI

Distance

10 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

71 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Abbeyhill Colonies Balerno Balerno sits on Edinburgh's southwestern fringe and draws families with its peaceful streets and spacious homes. The area has a village-like feel but is well connected to the city.Carrick Knowe Carrick Knowe is a suburban area in west Edinburgh with mostly semi-detached houses and quiet streets. It is popular with families and offers quick access to local schools.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 66 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 71 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 97/100.

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