Scotland's capital region with excellent schools and amenities.
View schools on map →Edinburgh and the Lothians is one of Scotland's most desirable regions for families, offering excellent schools, strong transport links and a wide choice of communities. The region covers the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian.
Explore school performance, compare local house prices and crime data, and discover the areas that best match your family's needs.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE Edinburgh and the Lothians
From outstanding schools to beautiful places to live, Edinburgh and the Lothians offers families the perfect balance of opportunity, lifestyle and community.
A wide choice of highly rated schools with strong academic results and supportive communities.
From vibrant city neighbourhoods to countryside and coastal towns, there's a place for every family.
Great transport links by road, rail and air make commuting and travelling easy.
Beautiful parks, beaches and countryside right on your doorstep for weekend adventures.
A diverse job market and thriving industries provide excellent career opportunities.
Friendly communities, local events and family activities all year round.
TOP SCHOOLS
| # | School | Rating | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 |
St John The Baptist Primary School
West Lothian
|
Excellent | 5.5/6 |
| 🥈 |
St Ninian's Primary School
West Lothian
|
Excellent | 5.5/6 |
| 🥉 |
Castleview Primary School
City of Edinburgh
|
Very Good | 5.4/6 |
| 4 |
Ormiston Primary School
East Lothian
|
Very Good | 5.4/6 |
| 5 |
Stoneyhill Primary School
East Lothian
|
Very Good | 5.4/6 |
| 6 |
Longridge Primary School
West Lothian
|
Very Good | 5.4/6 |
| 7 |
Peel Primary School
West Lothian
|
Very Good | 5.4/6 |
| 8 |
Kirkliston Primary School
City of Edinburgh
|
Very Good | 5.2/6 |
| 9 |
Stenhouse Primary School
City of Edinburgh
|
Very Good | 5.2/6 |
| 10 |
Trinity Primary School
City of Edinburgh
|
Very Good | 5.2/6 |
| # | School | Rating | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 |
Linlithgow Academy
West Lothian
|
Excellent | 77% |
| 🥈 |
Boroughmuir High School
City of Edinburgh
|
Excellent | 76% |
| 🥉 |
Craigmount High School
City of Edinburgh
|
Excellent | 73% |
| 4 |
James Gillespie's High School
City of Edinburgh
|
Excellent | 71% |
| 5 |
St Thomas Of Aquin's High School
City of Edinburgh
|
Excellent | 69% |
| 6 |
North Berwick High School
East Lothian
|
Excellent | 66% |
| 7 |
Balerno Community High School
City of Edinburgh
|
Excellent | 65% |
| 8 |
The James Young High School
West Lothian
|
Excellent | 60% |
| 9 |
St Margaret's Academy
West Lothian
|
Very Good | 59% |
| 10 |
Firrhill High School
City of Edinburgh
|
Very Good | 57% |
Scotland average (detached): £338,748 · Source: UK HPI, March 2026
Recorded Crime in Scotland 2024/2025, Scottish Government
