Area Guide — EH12
East Craigs
West Edinburgh — Space, Value & Convenience
East Craigs is a well-established residential neighbourhood in west Edinburgh, offering spacious family homes, excellent schools and outstanding transport links to the city centre, airport and motorway network.
Why People Choose
East Craigs
East Craigs is popular with families and commuters who need easy access to Edinburgh Airport, the A8 and the city bypass. It offers significantly more space per pound than central Edinburgh, with large semi-detached and detached houses in quiet residential streets. The tram line along Corstorphine Road connects directly to the city centre and airport.
Property in East Craigs
The housing stock is predominantly 1960s–1990s semi-detached and detached family homes, many with substantial gardens. There are also more recent new-build developments and a smaller number of traditional stone properties. East Craigs represents excellent value for families seeking large homes within the Edinburgh city boundary.
Area Highlights
- Excellent primary school catchment
- Easy access to Edinburgh Airport
- Corstorphine Hill woodland walks
- The Gyle Shopping Centre nearby
- Good value large family homes
Transport Links
- directions_transit Edinburgh Trams (Ingliston Park & Ride / Airport line)
- directions_transit Direct access to A8 and M8
- directions_transit 20 minutes to city centre by tram
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