Why Leith is one of Edinburgh’s best areas for families.

Families looking to settle in Edinburgh tend to prioritise outdoor space, good schools and easy access to the city centre. Leith quietly delivers all three.

With green spaces like Pilrig Park and Leith Links, indoor activities, local schools and everyday amenities all within reach, it's a neighbourhood that makes family life genuinely easy — without pulling you away from the energy of the city.

Schools and Nurseries

Leith benefits from a range of nearby childcare and primary education options, including:

Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce - Edinburgh's only dedicated Gaelic-medium primary school, open to families across the city regardless of prior Gaelic knowledge.
3min walk from PLATFORM_

Stanwell Nursery School - A long-established City of Edinburgh Council nursery school in the heart of the Leith community.
11min walk from PLATFORM_

Pilrig Park School - A specialist secondary school for pupils with complex long-term additional support needs from S1 to S6, in a nurturing and stimulating environment.
11min walk from PLATFORM_

Around the World Nursery - A multicultural, not-for-profit nursery with multilingual staff and a strong focus on diversity and inclusion.
12min walk from PLATFORM_

Broughton Primary School - A non-denominational primary that holds Eco-Schools Green Flag status, reflecting a commitment to sustainability alongside its core curriculum.
15min walk from PLATFORM_

Lorne Primary School - With around 140 bilingual learners speaking over 25 languages, this school is one of the most multicultural primaries in the city.
16min walk from PLATFORM_

Leith Primary School - This school also holds Eco-Schools Green Flag status and has a strong emphasis on community involvement and support for all learners.
16min walk from PLATFORM_