Living in Leith Links
Leith Links is within walkable distance of both Leith itself and Edinburgh city centre, making it popular with young professionals and students. Below we've compiled information about the current housing market and listed the local amenities so you can decide if it's for you or not.
Leith Links at a glance*
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Situated inland from Leith itself and to the east of Leith Walk, Leith Links is another area popular with young professionals and students seeking a home close to Edinburgh's city centre The area is best known for its expansive outdoor green space known by the same name.
Flats and apartments are most common type of property in Leith Links. Click here to view flats for sale in Leith Links. Houses are also available but they are less common. Click here to view houses for sale in Leith Links.
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Amenities in Leith Links
Below you'll find a list of the amenities available in Leith Links.
Education
High Schools
Holy Rood RC High
Leith Academy
Primary Schools
Hermitage Park Primary School
Leith Primary School
Prospectbank Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Transport
Lothian Buses run several routes through Leith Links: the number 1, 21 and 25. The number 1 and number 25 both head into the city centre, whereas the 21 loops through the Edinburgh suburbs from the Royal Infirmary in the south-east to the Gyle Centre in the west. Several other buses also travel near Leith Links as well. Visit the Lothian Buses website to keep up-to-date with bus timetables.
There is no train station in Leith Links, however residents in the southern end of Leith Links are only a 20 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley where they can hop on a train to numerous locations right across the UK.
Green Space and Parks
The Leith Links park is an expansive open space right in the middle of the suburb of Leith Links. It's mainly open grass and is great for a picnic.
Leith Rugby Club and their grounds also fall within Leith Links.
Residents of Leith Links can also walk to Craigentinny Golf Course and Lochend Park within 30 minutes, and then Holyrood Park is under an hour, where Arthur's Seat is located.
Food Shopping
There is a Tesco Superstore on the road between Leith Links and Leith Walk.
All other food shops are express stores and corner shops.
Other Shopping
Ocean Terminal shopping centre is less than a 30 minute walk from Leith Links, where you will find a generous selection of shops and dining options. Residents are also less than an hour's walk from the shops along Princes Street in Edinburgh City Centre.
Health
Residents can register for a GP at Links Medical Centre or Leith Surgery. There is currently only one dentist in Leith Walk, KF Dental, but you'll find some more in Leith itself and in Leith Walk.
Religion
Church of Scotland
Leith St Andrew's Church