Need help Moving house or office to Edinburgh from Greater London ?
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, situated in Lothian on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. Edinburgh has been recognised as the capital of Scotland since at least the 15th century. The city is also home to many national institutions such as the National Museum of Scotland, the National Library of Scotland and the Scottish National Gallery. Edinburgh’s relatively buoyant economy, traditionally centred on banking and insurance but now encompassing a wide range of businesses, makes it the biggest financial centre in the UK after London. Many Scottish companies have established their head offices in the city.
Edinburgh is rich in associations with the past and has many historic buildings, including Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the churches of St. Giles, Greyfriars and the Canongate, and an extensive Georgian New Town built in the 18th century. Edinburgh’s Old Town and New Town are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has long been known abroad as a centre of education, particularly in the fields of medicine, Scots law, the sciences and engineering. The University of Edinburgh, now one of four in the city, is ranked among the world’s top 20. The city is also famous for the Edinburgh International Festival, which, since its inception in 1947, has grown – largely as a result of the “Fringe” and other associated events – into the biggest annual international arts festival in the world. In 2004 Edinburgh became the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature, an accolade awarded in recognition of its literary heritage and lively literary activities in the present. The city’s historical and cultural attractions, together with an annual calendar of events aimed primarily at the tourist market, have made it the second most popular tourist destination in the United Kingdom, attracting over one million overseas visitors each year .
Living in Edinburgh
If you are moving to Edinburgh you will notice that it is divided into distinct areas that retain much of their original character as settlements in existence before they were absorbed into the sprawling city of the nineteenth century. Many residences are tenements, although the more southern and western parts of the city have traditionally been more affluent with a greater number of detached and semi-detached villas. If you are moving for job prospects, Edinburgh has the strongest economy of any city in the United Kingdom outside of London and the highest percentage of professionals in the UK with 43% of the population holding a degree-level or professional qualification. As the centre of Scotland’s government and legal system, the public sector plays a central role in the economy of Edinburgh. Many departments of the Scottish Government are located in the city. Other major employers include NHS Scotland and local government administration.
Edinburgh Airport is Scotland’s busiest and biggest airport and the principal international gateway to the capital, handling around 9 million passengers in 2012. Travel in Edinburgh is undertaken predominantly by bus. Waverley Train Station is the fifth-busiest station outside London; it is also the UK’s second biggest station in terms of the number of platforms. Waverley is the terminus for most trains arriving from London King’s Cross and the departure point for many rail services within Scotland operated by First ScotRail. An added bonus in living in Edinburgh is construction began on a new Edinburgh tram line in early 2008. The first stage of the project was expected to be completed by July 2011 but, following delays caused by extra utility work and a long-running contractual dispute between the Council and the main contractor, Bilfinger, the project has been rescheduled and trams are expected to begin operating in 2014.
Removal Company to Edinburgh
Removals Finder Ltd is a Genuine family run business with over 25 years experience in House & Office Removal services in Edinburgh’s local areas.
Professional Removal Services in :-
- Full Packing Services which consist of packing all items, into our own cartons and loading them onto our vehicles
- Fragile Packing Services which consists of packing all fragile items such as glass, pictures, mirrors etc.
- Case Making Service for fine arts & Antiques
- Piano Specialist we can move ORGANS, UPRIGHT PIANO’S, HARPSICHORDS and GRAND PIANO’S.
- Full Exhibition Service including, transportation and on-site operatives for the safe relocation of all Exhibition & Theatre effects to and from any destination.
- Containerised Storage in a modern heated warehouse which is under 24hr CCTV surveillance. We can store your goods from as little as 1 day, to however long required.
If you are moving from or to any area in Scotland, Removals Finder can help you with all aspects of your removal to your new Home or Office.
Click here for our printable moving Check list, also have a look at our list of tips on do’s and dont’s to help your removal day run more smoothly.
If you want to pack yourself we offer a set of removal boxes FREE OF CHARGE if you move with Removals Finder with the option to purchase more packing materials if you should require them
We have an excellent local knowledge of the areas roads, estates and private residences in Edinburgh Scotland
If you would like any help or advice or wish to book our estimator to view your property please call 020 8016 3443 or simply fill out our on-line quotation form and we will promptly reply with a quotation for your removal to Edinburgh