Edinburgh is Scotland’s great capital, celebrated the world over for its history,
its culture and its International Festival. With its centre dominated by Edinburgh Castle

perched majestically on its rock, with Princes Street
Gardens below and the backdrop of Calton Hill and Arthur’s Seat to the east, Edinburgh possesses
a setting matched by few other European cities; nor are there many streets more notable than the
old High Street or Royal Mile, which stretches downhill from the gates of the Castle to the
gates of the Palace of Holyrood.
As a tourist attraction, Edinburgh beguiles visitors with its Castle, the Military Tattoo,
the One O'Clock Gun, and the Festival Fringe, but it is also, of course, the home of the Scottish
Parliament, the Scottish Office and the Scottish Supreme Courts, as well as a major centre of
commerce, industry and learning. The arrival of devolution has rejuvenated the city and, for
example, kick-started the regeneration of the port of Leith. One outcome of this is the buoyant
housing market, which is a good or a bad thing depending on whether you are an established owner
or a first time buyer.
Shield & Kyd have substantial experience of the local housing market and can assist you
to find the right property at the best price. We can also arrange mortgages and insurances,
fulfilling all your requirements under one roof.