Living in Duddingston, Edinburgh
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A historic village below Arthur's Seat, on the loch: countryside in the city, of great beauty.
Duddingston is a historic village at the foot of Arthur's Seat, on the south-eastern side of the great Holyrood Park, looking out over its loch. With the medieval church, Dr Neil's Garden, the loch bird sanctuary and the Sheep Heid Inn - which claims the title of oldest pub in Scotland - it's a corner of countryside in the city, of strong identity and great beauty, minutes from the centre.
Who lives here
Well-off families, professionals and long-term residents live here in the houses of the historic village. It's a stable, comfortable population, drawn by the greenery, the history and the quiet of a village within the city. Rents are in the mid-to-high band, as you'd expect from a sought-after area with character.
What it's like during the day
By day Duddingston lives off the park and the village: walks around the loch and on the south side of Arthur's Seat, Dr Neil's Garden looking out over the water, the historic church, the quiet of the village streets. It's one of the most scenic and peaceful corners of the city, with the nature of the park within walking distance.
What it's like in the evening
In the evening it's quiet and village-like, with the historic Sheep Heid Inn as the heart of the village's social life. There's no nightlife: for that, people head towards the centre. It's a place for a quiet evening in a country pub, with nature all around.
Getting around
The area relies on Lothian Buses, with lines towards the centre: there's no tram here, but the centre is a short distance away, and Holyrood Park invites you to move around on foot and by bike. The south-eastern position keeps the heart of the city a convenient distance away by public transport.
Eating and shopping
The internal offering is that of a village: the historic inn, a few venues, with the services of the nearby areas for shopping. For variety the centre is a short distance away. It's an area where you live the nature and quiet of the village more than local shopping.
When NOT to pick it
If you want nightlife, services on your doorstep and a lively neighbourhood, Duddingston is a historic, quiet village, made for calm and nature, with sought-after-area prices. It makes sense for those after beauty, history and quiet a short walk from the park; less so for those who want the centre and nightlife on their doorstep.