Drylaw sits in north Edinburgh, surrounded by well-established neighbourhoods that between them offer a genuinely strong mix of green space, schools and transport links. The area benefits from excellent air quality throughout, and green space is a real feature, with Inverleith's 17 parks and Almond's 44 parks and open spaces giving plenty of room to get outdoors. Healthcare provision is solid across the board too, with GPs, dentists and hospitals within easy reach wherever you are. Schools are a particular strength here. Families get access to well-regarded state primaries alongside some of Edinburgh's best-known independent schools, including Fettes College, Stewart's Melville, The Edinburgh Academy and Mary Erskine, plus popular secondaries like Craigmount High. Getting around is straightforward too, with tram stops and railway stations connecting the area to both the city centre and the airport, and road links via the A8 making onward journeys to Glasgow easy. Transport costs consistently run below the UK average, which adds up to meaningful savings for commuters. Day-to-day life is well catered for, with restaurants, cafés, supermarkets and independent shops all close at hand, plus the Gyle shopping centre for bigger shopping trips. Crime levels appear low across the surrounding neighbourhoods, and living costs generally sit at or below the UK average, making this a practical choice as well as a pleasant one. Whether you lean towards the family-focused feel of Corstorphine and Murrayfield, the leafy outlook of Inverleith, or the everyday convenience of Drum Brae and Gyle, Drylaw's surrounding area offers a well-rounded, settled lifestyle with strong transport connections into central Edinburgh.