1. There are some truly incredible restaurants. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @robynrosycheeks on Jul 11, 2014 at 7:30am PDT 2. It’s a sensible, rather than an overwhelming, size.3. It’s a cyclist’s paradise.4. Edinburgh has plenty of big name employers.5. Don’t forget all the tourism jobs.6. You can afford to buy a home.7. Renting is much cheaper in Edinburgh too. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bryan Tan (@bryantanman) on Jun 27, 2014 at 3:11am PDT 8. Edinburgh is one of the leafiest cities in the UK.9. And the Parks are pretty awesome. View this post on Instagram A post shared by bloombox (@bloomboxsalads) on May 9, 2014 at 8:10am PDT 10. Edinburgh doesn’t have any smog…11. Edinburgh’s museums are first class… 12. They look great from the outside too.13. It’s easy to find your way around.14. You’re never far from the beach.15. The Sunsets are kinda cool…16. This speaks for itself.17. The pubs are beautiful. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wanderlust Nation (@wanderlust.nation) on Jul 21, 2014 at 9:41pm PDT 18. Edinburgh boasts some of the very best clubs and music venues around.19. Not a fan of clubbing? What about comedy?20. The markets are truly spectacular.21. It’s also the Uk’s Happiest City… Topics: RELATED ARTICLES What restaurants are open in Cork? The definitive live list By James Fenton Discover the Magic of Christmas at Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny By Allen Tiernnan All the winners from this year’s National Organic Awards By Sarah McKenna The nominees for this year’s National Organic Awards have been announced By Sarah McKenna Beer Discover the Magic of Christmas at Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny By Allen Tiernnan All the winners from this year’s National Organic Awards By Sarah McKenna The nominees for this year’s National Organic Awards have been announced By Sarah McKenna MORE FROM Lovin Take your Christmas dinner to the next level with this delicious veg and crunchy bacon delight By Sarah McKenna 6 benefits of sea swimming to convince you to go for a pre-Christmas dinner dip By Katy Thornton Readers outraged as Condé Nast includes Irish location on list of top UK road-trips By Katy Thornton The 10 top cafés for a hot chocolate around Ireland By Katy Thornton best hotels ireland 7 spots around the country for a boujee hotel break before Christmas By Emily Mullen Do Here’s what to eat, drink, and do in Killarney By Valerie Reid Embrace your inner foodie with these tasty food and drink experiences By Sarah McKenna Best spots for a sauna and a swim this autumn in Ireland’s Ancient East By Sarah McKenna Eat, drink, do, stay; Cork City By Lovin' Media Hikes, bikes and bites – 6 ways to enjoy your next short break in Ireland’s Ancient East By Sarah McKenna Sponsored WIN a €15,000 prize for your business with Square By Sarah McKenna Kayaking, mountain-biking and kite-surfing – 15 outdoor activities to enjoy on your next Daycation By Sarah McKenna MORE FROM Lovin Enjoy a tasty Daycation with these food and drink experiences By Sarah McKenna Take in 300 years of ale history – and enjoy a complimentary pint – at Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny By Sarah McKenna Best ways to experience Cork from the water this summer By Sarah McKenna Get crafty with these hands-on experiences and workshops in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands By Sarah McKenna 5 activities along the north west coast to get the adrenaline pumping By Sarah McKenna 5 food and drink experiences along the Wild Atlantic Way By Sarah McKenna Load more stories DON'T MISS Take your Christmas dinner to the next level with this delicious veg and crunchy bacon delight 6 benefits of sea swimming to convince you to go for a pre-Christmas dinner dip Readers outraged as Condé Nast includes Irish location on list of top UK road-trips The 10 top cafés for a hot chocolate around Ireland 7 spots around the country for a boujee hotel break before Christmas Here’s what to eat, drink, and do in Killarney 4 places to get a killer cocktail in Killarney ‘Hawaii of Europe’ is just a 4 hour flight from Ireland and has year-long summers 9 Christmas markets within a 3 hour flight of Ireland This holiday destination is 23°C in winter, pints cost €2 and is just a 3 hour flight away Pints in Europe’s ‘cheapest city for beer’ cost almost five times less than Irish average This Irish hotel is perfect if you want to live your best Blair Waldorf fantasy