Ardnamurchan Point

Most Inland Settlement — Coton in the Elms, Derbyshire, England, at 70 miles (113 km) from the nearest coast. Highest Point — Ben Nevis, Highland, Scotland at 1,345 m (4,413 ft) above sea level.

Edinburgh is a spacious but manageable 259 sq km, while Greater London sprawls over 976 sq km.

Summary of living in London vs Edinburgh If you’re looking for a quiet and gorgeous place with a lot of hiking and walking opportunities around and you don’t mind the weather – Edinburgh is an amazing option. If you’re looking to grow in your career and you prefer a warmer climate – London is an amazing city for that!

Edinburgh is quite an expensive city to live in by UK standards but not as expensive as London. Comparing it with major cities worldwide, it is quite a reasonably priced city.

Cost of living Edinburgh is an expensive city by UK standards but not when we compare it to the capital London. Average rents for a 1 bedroom apartment stand at around $810pcm. For a large 3 bedroom apartment expect to pay around $1,240 a month.

We estimate that it will cost you £8,500 – £11,000 a year to live and study as an undergraduate at Edinburgh, but it could be more or less, depending on factors such as your choice of accommodation and your lifestyle. You can find a breakdown of estimated living costs on the New students website.

The Best Areas to Live in Edinburgh & the Lothians

• 1, West End. Edinburgh’s West End is a great choice if you want to live centrally.
• 2, Corstorphine.
• 3, Newington.
• 4, Leith.
• 5, Portobello.

These are the most deprived areas in Edinburgh.

1. Great Junction Street. Topping the list of most deprived areas in Edinburgh is Great Junction Street in Leith.
2. Moredun and Craigour. Next on the list is Moredun and Craigour.
3. Bingham, Magdalene and The Christians.
4. Muirhouse.

Edinburgh has been deemed the safest city in the UK, according to new research. Nearly 90 per cent of people in the Scottish capital feel safe, with just 16 per cent experiencing crime.

You should plan to spend around £115 ($158) per day on your vacation in Edinburgh, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, £31 ($43) on meals for one day and £13 ($19) on local transportation.

What is Edinburgh Most Famous For?

• The Royal Mile.
• Edinburgh Castle.
• Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
• National Museum of Scotland.
• Arthur’s Seat.
• The Scotch Whisky Experience.
• Scott Monument.
• Eat haggis, neeps and tatties.

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