UK Move Guide

Moving To Edinburgh

Moving to Edinburgh means entering Scotland's distinct legal and administrative framework — council tax, NHS Scotland, and Scottish housing law all differ from England. The city offers world-class culture, strong employment, and competitive property prices versus London.

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Key facts

Council tax set by City of Edinburgh Council

NHS Scotland — GP registration required in Edinburgh

Scottish housing law: tenancy agreements differ from England

Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams for local transport

What you'll need to do

Immediate admin tasks

  • 1Register with a Scottish GP (NHS Scotland)
  • 2Update council tax with City of Edinburgh Council
  • 3Register on the electoral roll (Scottish Parliament and UK elections)
  • 4Set up Lothian Buses / Trams travel
  • 5Update DVLA and HMRC

Getting around

Transport in Edinburgh

  • Lothian Buses
  • Edinburgh Trams (airport to city centre)
  • Edinburgh Waverley station (LNER, ScotRail, Avanti)
  • Edinburgh Haymarket station

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