You will not lack for anything here. There are all the schools, transport links, shops, restaurants, cinemas and theatres one might need. From intimate cafes to quality supermarkets, from independent cinemas to art galleries, parks and public gardens to small independent shops, it's all never too far away - many, in fact, are walkable.
For many, the attraction of this area is its village-like atmosphere; the chance to shop locally, take walks on nearby Blackford Hill or take in a movie at the Dominion Theatre, Edinburgh's finest traditional movie theatre.
Of course, if you're travelling further afield, motorways, airports, rail and ferry services are again no further than a short drive.