Move to Edinburgh

United Kingdom · Expat Guide for Tech Workers

Rent (1BR)

$1,100

Rent (2BR)

$1,500

Transport

$60/mo

Expat Community

3/5

🌟 Why Edinburgh?

  • ✓ UNESCO World Heritage city with stunning architecture
  • ✓ Strong fintech and tech scene (CodeBase is Europe's largest startup incubator)
  • ✓ World-famous Edinburgh Festival and Fringe in August
  • ✓ Compact, walkable city with easy access to Scottish Highlands

🏠 Best Neighborhoods

New Town map

New Town

Georgian architecture, central, upscale

$1,300/mo
Leith map

Leith

Waterfront, trendy, great restaurants and bars

$1,000/mo
Stockbridge map

Stockbridge

Village feel, Sunday market, charming

$1,200/mo
Bruntsfield map

Bruntsfield

Green spaces, independent shops, student-friendly

$1,100/mo

✈ Airport

EDI (Edinburgh Airport)

☔ Weather

Cool and windy (1-19C). Rain throughout the year. Long summer days, very short winter days.

🎓 Schools

Limited but quality options

💻 Coworking

Several (CodeBase, WeWork, Regus)

✅ First Week Checklist

  1. Get a Ridacard or use contactless for Lothian Buses
  2. Register with a GP for NHS Scotland access
  3. Explore the Royal Mile and Arthur's Seat
  4. Visit CodeBase for tech community events
  5. Get warm waterproof layers for the Scottish weather

🏗 Top Industries

Fintech Tech Financial Services Tourism