Moving to Edinburgh

Relocating to the Edinburgh city region means more than just finding somewhere to live. Your first stop should be with your local council to find out what services are available in your community. Check your council’s website for contact details for different departments or phone the main switchboard for assistance.

TalentScotland provides a dedicated team of advisers who can help with your move to Edinburgh. They can help with a query on visas, work permits, becoming a student, finding a job, setting up a business and more, and they can also put you in touch with other experts. Further information is available from the TalentScotland website.

If you're planning on using a removal company to pack your possessions and transport them safely to your new home, check that they are members of the International Federation of Furniture Removers (FIDI), the OverseaMoving Network International (OMNI) or the British Association of Removers (BAR).