Locating your area
A Flat In Town is ready to help advise on the location of your property, however here is a brief guide to get you started.
We have listed the areas we would recommend as being the most convenient. However, Edinburgh is a very small city with excellent public transport, so please don't feel that these are your only options.
Hospitals
Western General:
Search in Edinburgh West and Central for areas such as Comely Bank, Stockbridge, West End and Dean Village.
Royal Infirmary:
Search in Edinburgh South for areas such as Newington, Mayfield, Bruntsfield and Morningside.
Theatres
Festival Theatre:
Search in Edinburgh Central and South for areas such as Newington, Marchmont and Old Town.
Kings Theatre:
Search in Edinburgh Central and South for areas such as Tollcross, Bruntsfield and Marchmont.
Playhouse:
Search in Edinburgh Central or East for areas such as New Town, Leith Walk and Hillside.
Pleasance:
Search in Edinburgh Central and South for areas such as Newington, Marchmont, Holyrood and Old Town.
Usher Hall:
Search in Edinburgh Central and West for areas such as West End, Tolcross and Haymarket.
Universities
Edinburgh University:
Search in Edinburgh Central and South for areas such as Newington, Marchmont, Bruntsfield, Old Town and New Town. Please note that if you are based in King's Buildings, then the South side would be preferable.
QMUC (Musselburgh):
Search in Edinburgh East for areas such as Leith, Easter Road and Leith Walk.
Heriot-Watt:
Search in Edinburgh West for areas such as Gorgie, Dalry, Slateford and Foutainbridge.
Napier University:
Search in Edinburgh South for areas such as Bruntsfield, Morningside, Merchiston and Polwarth.
Edinburgh College of Art:
Search in Edinburgh Central for areas such as Old Town, Tollcross and Grassmarket.
Edinburgh Festivals
August is Edinburgh's busiest month with many festivals taking place throughout the city.
Photograph © Peter Stubbs 2005
http://www.edinphoto.org.uk
So that you know what is going on and when, here are a list of some of 2008's events:
Edinburgh International Film Festival
18th - 29th June 2008
88 Lothian Road,
Edinburgh EH3 9BZ
Tel: +44 (0) 131 229 2550
Fax: +44 (0) 131 229 5501
Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival
25th July - 3rd August 2008
29 St. Stephens Street,
Edinburgh EH3 5AN
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
1st - 23rd August 2008
The Tattoo Office,
32 Market Street,
Edinburgh EH1 1QB
Tel: +44 (0) 8707 555 1188
Fax: +44 (0) 131 225 8627
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
3rd - 25th August 2008
The Fringe Office,
180 High Street,
Edinburgh EH1 1QS.
Tel: +44 (0) 131 226 0026
Fax: +44 (0) 131 226 0016
Edinburgh International Book Festival
9th - 25th August 2008
5a Charlotte Square
Edinburgh
EH2 4DR
Tel: +44 (0) 131 718 5666
Fax: +44 (0) 131 226 5335
Edinburgh International Festival
8th August - 31st August 2008
The Hub,
Castlehill,
Edinburgh EH1 2NE
Tel: + 44 (0) 131 473 2000
Fax: + 44 (0) 131 473 2002