Living in Trinity, Edinburgh
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Green, genteel residential in the north, between the centre and the sea.
Trinity is a green, well-off residential neighbourhood in the north of Edinburgh, near the Firth of Forth coast and the fishing villages of Newhaven and Granton. Streets of grand villas and gardens, trees and a genteel quiet make it one of the most pleasant areas of the north, halfway between the centre and the sea, away from the chaos but well connected.
Who lives here
Well-off families, professionals and long-term residents live here in the grand villas and houses of the area. It's a stable, comfortable population, drawn by the greenery, the quiet and the closeness to the coast. Rents are in the mid-to-high band, as you'd expect from a prestigious residential neighbourhood.
What it's like during the day
By day Trinity has the quiet rhythm of a fine northern residential neighbourhood: tree-lined streets of villas and gardens, the coming and going of families, the closeness of the coast and the parks. It's well-kept, quiet and genteel, with the sea and the centre both within reach.
What it's like in the evening
In the evening it's quiet and residential, with a few local pubs and venues, and the restaurants of nearby Newhaven and the coast a short distance away. It's not a nightlife area: for that, people head towards the centre. It's a neighbourhood for a quiet evening and a homecoming amid the greenery.
Getting around
The area relies on Lothian Buses, with frequent lines towards the centre, and the tram line passes through nearby Newhaven, on the coastal side, linking the north to the centre and the airport. The bike along the green routes is another convenient option. The northern position keeps both centre and sea within reach.
Eating and shopping
The internal offering is that of a residential neighbourhood, with the restaurants of nearby Newhaven on the coast and the services of the nearby areas. For shopping there are supermarkets nearby and the centre within reach. It's an area where you enjoy the greenery and the closeness to the sea more than local shopping.
When NOT to pick it
If you want centrality and nightlife, Trinity is a quiet northern residential neighbourhood, far from the nightlife of the centre, with sought-after-area prices. It makes sense for those after greenery, quiet and a well-connected closeness to the sea; less so for those who want the centre and bars on their doorstep.