Edinburgh Relocation Blog

Helpful advice on coordinating your next move, downsizing & de-cluttering.

Local Edinburgh Walks – The Peaceful Tranquillity of Dean Village

We ventured along the Water of Leith Walkway for a lockdown wander last weekend and ended up at Dean Village.  I forget what a wonderful spot it is. Nestled down by the Water of Leith, towered over by New Town grandeur, the village exuded a quiet calm amongst the...

Edinburgh Lockdown – Still Battened Down

Wondering what to do from home when social distancing is still restricted? The art world is becoming increasingly creative in helping us think about and view artists’ works and exhibitions, from the comfort/limit of our surroundings.  Here are a few options for you to...

Relocating in Edinburgh During Lockdown

In the best of times there numerous factors to consider when moving to Edinburgh, never mind during lockdown. Here I look at what problems exist when relocating now with buying and selling, and offer thoughts on the future of Edinburgh’s market.

Do I dare tell you about Duddingston?

Solving that relocation problem.   There are many places in Edinburgh that you could visit and decide THAT is where you want to live. Well I do anyway. I’m constantly informing my husband that when we finally settle, we are going to be living in Stockbridge one...

Relocation Disasters – the early days!

I thought a cautionary tale might be a little fun this week. All names are of course changed, but this was one of our funniest move disasters from early days.   From the hills of Scotland to the plains of Germany. In about June 2000 a whole bunch of us moved from...

Try Curling in Edinburgh

Every year, the family band together any purchase the 6 Lindsay teenager cousins a collective Christmas present – 'an experience'. Last year it was clay pigeon shooting. This year, on Sunday, we all went curling at Murrayfield Curling Club, in Edinburgh.   The...

Relocating to Edinburgh? Try Stockbridge

Stockbridge If you are looking to relocate to Edinburgh, my monthly choice of one of the lovely places to live in seems very timely. Stockbridge has just been named the location of least deprivation in Scotland! The figures are based on a measurement of seven criteria...

Edinburgh’s Independent Bookshops.

When you have relocated to Edinburgh, it is important to discover quickly how to fill  the dark winter days. There’s no denying it – Edinburgh does not get a lot of sunshine hours during the months of January and February. It’s dark during the school run and commute...