Stockbridge named in Sunday Times Best Places to Live

The Sunday Times has named Stockbridge as one of the best places to live in Scotland, we went down to see what the fuss is about.

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00:00I'm here in Stockbridge and what is turning out to be an absolute cracker of a day.

00:03The area has just been named one of the Sunday Times best places to live in Scotland.

00:08So I thought I'd pop down and see what it was all about.

00:20It's just 15 minutes walk from Princess Street and the Sunday Times particularly liked

00:24its old Georgian buildings, its ancient trees and its independent shops.

00:38It's an area that embodies the spirit of Scott, Stevenson, Conan Doyle

00:43and those who wrote about Edinburgh the gothic playground for their characters.

00:47In modern times though it's much better known for its

00:57independent shops, cafes, delis and some brilliant pubs.

01:08Pubs like Hector's are brilliant local favourites for food and drink.

01:17So

01:27once you've had your fill of food and drink though you can head down and walk along the

01:49watery leaf which snakes through the area. I'm currently at the St Bernard's well where

01:55legend has it if you've got any ailments it can help cure them.

01:57So I'll be taking great advantage of that before I leave.