Home Report Bruntsfield and Morningside

The affluent Bruntsfield and Morningside districts of Edinburgh are some of the most attractive and sought after parts of Edinburgh for their attractive homes and buildings, leafy streets, plentiful amenities, and closeness to the city centre. Bruntsfield, is less than 1 mile south of Princes Street, and Morningside just a little further at roughly 1.6 miles away which puts it well within walking range. They are in the southern part of the city, home to over 10,000 residents, many of whom work or study within the city or close by.

Both areas started out as their own distinct villages outside of Edinburgh. Over time as the city grew, so did the villages, until they became part of the city proper. Bruntsfield and Morningside are thriving residential areas of the city, with many amenities and services. The plentiful variety of shops, restaurants, and cafés, many of which are independent businesses, as well as an array of national chains, is a particular draw of the areas. Also close by is a public library, a cinema; The Dominion, Scotland’s last family-run theatre, and a theatre; The Church Hill Theatre. Other notable amenities include Bruntsfield Links which is home to a pitch and putt golf course serving as a reminder that it was one of the earliest places where golf was played in the Edinburgh area. The Links extends to the northeast where they meet The Meadows, a lovely park formed after the old Burgh Loch was drained in the 19th century.

In terms of transport links, both Bruntsfield and Morningside are bisected by the A702 road, which forms part of an ancient route from Edinburgh to Biggar and the southwest of Scotland. The area is served well by several bus routes operated by Lothian Buses including the 5, 11, 15, 16, 23, 36, 38 & 45. There’s no railway line in the area, but then, it’s not really needed given proximity to the city centre where Edinburgh Waverly can be accessed for onward rail travel.

As for local education, the areas are served by Bruntsfield Primary School, St. Peter’s Primary, Canaan Lane Primary and South Morningside Primary. James Gillespie’s High School is the local high school and is located in Bruntsfield. Nearby there is also The Royal Blind School, Edinburgh Steiner School, and George Watson’s Junior School and College.