Local Information
East Craigs is just four miles to the west of Edinburgh City Centre yet just a few moments drive to the city bypass, Edinburgh Airport and motorway connections to Glasgow, the Forth Bridge, Fife and beyond. East Craigs is also within close proximity to Edinburgh Park and RBS Headquarters at Gogarburn.
The heart of Edinburgh is a major shopping venue – just a short car journey away – while the Gyle Shopping Centre and many delightful specialist shops in Corstorphine are close by.The city has a wonderful range of museums, galleries, historical buildings, restaurants and bars, while East Craigs is close to Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Ice Rink. Horseriding, walking and cycling opportunities abound, while golfers are spoiled for choice with a range of courses including Turnhouse, Bruntsfield, Silverknowes and Royal Burgess. Tennis enthusiasts can enjoy the David Lloyd Centre, which is a short distance away. East Craigs is pleasantly green, with several parks and features excellent primary and secondary schools.
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Railway
Nearest Train Stations are South Gyle and Haymarket Station only a few miles from the Development, with services to much of the west and north of Edinburgh and local lines to the east. Haymarket Station serves as a main route to England.
Bus
Frequent services into the City Centre can be found on the main roads outside the development only a 2-minute walk away. There are plenty of services to the city centre and surrounding areas. Buses run Monday to Friday with a reduced service at weekends.
Other Transport
Edinburgh International Airport is only a short drive away from the Development, offering flights to a wide range of international destinations.
Local Amenities
Supermarkets in the area include, Sainsbury’s and a Co-Operative. There is also a large Tesco Extra at Costorphine and a Morrison’s at the Gyle, or for the more discerning residents, Harrods Food Hall is only a short drive away in the City Centre. There are a number of sports centres in the area including the member’s only David Lloyd Health and Fitness Club, which is a ten-minute car journey from the development.
Pubs/Restaurants/Nightlife
There are a number of local bars nearby. A short car or taxi journey into the City Centre will allow you to sample the number of pubs, restaurants and night spots Edinburgh has to offer such as the upmarket Tiger Lilly Restaurant or delights of Rose Street, famous for its pubs and bars.
Schools
East Craigs is well placed for private and local authority schooling. Mary Erskine, Stewarts Melville, St George’s School for Girls and Cargillfield Prep School are within easy reach and the property and within the catchment for the highly regarded East Craigs Primary and Craigmount High School. The development also backs onto East Craigs Primary School, which has an excellent reputation.
Recreation (parks, beaches etc)
Golf is favoured past time of those living in this area, and as you can expect there is a vast choice of courses including Murryfield and Carrick Knowe Golf Courses and Brutsfield Link Golfing Society.
Also nearby, are Ravelston, Drumbrae and Clermishton Parks.
Scenic Areas
There are some delightful scenic areas close to the development including the Royal Botanic, Queen Street and Princess Street Gardens, where you can wile away the weekends taking in the fresh air and sites.
Points of Interest
Edinburgh is filled with historical sites including Edinburgh Castle and Arthur’s Seat.
Edinburgh also has its own Zoo located just on the outskirts of the City Centre, which is home to a number of interesting creatures and animals.
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