Buzz·Posted on 25 Mar 201544 Reasons To Choose Edinburgh Instead Of LondonLooking for somewhere to live? Head to Scotland.by Hilary MitchellBuzzFeed ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. There are some truly incredible restaurants. View this photo on Instagram 2. And plenty of affordable, relaxed cafes too. View this photo on Instagram 3. It's a sensible, rather than an overwhelming, size. 4. And if you walk to work your commute will probably look a lot like this. Ann Robertson @annakebanna Victoria street on sunnier days! #edinhour #loveedinburgh 10:15 PM - 14 Jan 2015 Reply Retweet Favorite You won't have to fight your way through crowded tube stations, elbow your way through ticket barriers, or cram yourself onto a packed bus. 5. Don't want to walk? No problem. 6. It's a cyclist's paradise. 7. Edinburgh has plenty of big name employers. 8. There are plenty of jobs in the charitable sector too. 9. Oh, and don't forget all the tourism jobs. 10. You can afford to buy a home. 11. Renting is much cheaper in Edinburgh too. View this photo on Instagram 12. Also, Edinburgh flats are much cuter. View this photo on Instagram 13. Edinburgh is one of the leafiest cities in the UK. 14. Yep, it's seriously green. 15. And the Meadows are just as pretty as any Royal Park. View this photo on Instagram 16. Sick of smog? Edinburgh doesn't have any. 17. Edinburgh's (many) museums are first class... This is Edinburgh @edinburgh Lots of #Edinburgh museums are taking part in @MuseumWeek. Visit http://t.co/psIh1w26da to learn more. #MuseumWeek 07:01 PM - 23 Mar 2015 Reply Retweet Favorite The Natural History Museum might be getting rid of their diplodocus, but the National Museum of Scotland still has its amazing T. rex. 18. ...and they look great from the outside too. View this photo on Instagram 19. It's easy to find your way around. 20. Or you could always ask a friendly fellow Edinburger for directions. Guerrilla Hugs @guerrillahugs #freehugs #Edinburgh spreading love! 07:31 PM - 09 Mar 2014 Reply Retweet Favorite In Edinburgh you're allowed to actually speak to, make eye contact with - and occasionally even touch - other people. It's a friendly place. 21. Some of them might even offer you a lift. 22. The city is even friendlier at Hogmanay. 23. You're never far from the beach. Hats @HatsMcCall Trip to Portobello beach after work to cool down #EdinburghLife 09:36 PM - 18 Jun 2014 Reply Retweet Favorite Portobello beach is a long stretch of golden sand next to a pretty esplanade with a real "small seaside town" vibe. 24. It's the perfect place to watch the sun go down... View this photo on Instagram 25. ...or grab a quick drink. View this photo on Instagram 26. This statistic is VERY important. 27. The pubs are ancient and beautiful. View this photo on Instagram 28. One even has its very own bowling alley. View this photo on Instagram 29. Edinburgh boasts some of the very best clubs and music venues around. 30. There really is something for everyone. View this photo on Instagram 31. Not a fan of clubbing? What about comedy? 32. You want markets? We got 'em. View this photo on Instagram 33. The Christmas markets are truly spectacular. 34. Plus it actually snows here. 35. Edinburgh even has a Harvey Nick's. 36. There are quite a few shopping streets in London, but do any of them look like this? 37. If you're looking for quirky, independent boutiques; Rose Street has its fair share. View this photo on Instagram 38. Edinburgh's network of canals are the perfect place for a calm, quiet Sunday stroll. View this photo on Instagram 39. Taking the train to South Queensferry is another great way to recharge your batteries. 40. After all, you might want to escape the hustle and bustle - just for a while - once the Festival starts. 41. And if you get bored of the theatre, you can always go panda spotting instead. 42. Or you can entertain yourself for free by re-enacting the opening scene from Trainspotting. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 43. With so many fun activities to choose from, is it any wonder Edinburgh is the UK's "happiest city'"? 44. It's an easy choice, really. Isn't it?