We decided to relocate to Edinburgh to be near a family member with a long term condition. DP was raised here but moved away long ago.
Specifics: we're looking for a 4 bed house with garden for under £1m. Ideally semi-detached period but we have looked at bungalows given the market. Will do state school starting at primary. I would not want to live in suburban fringes -- in a calmer market I would live in Morningside or (without DC) maybe Stockbridge. Clearly I'm very mumsnet "naice" 
Questions:
- A friend recommended The Grange/Mayfield/Marchmont but when I visited I couldn't tell if it would feel too "studenty" -- any insight?
- It seems like we might be able to get a semi in Portobello or Trinity for our budget -- what's the local community feel there? (My husband's childhood neighbourhood was considered rough in the 80s and he witnessed frequent antisocial behaviour, which he is eager to avoid.)
- Are there any family areas (and not massive 7 bed detached houses) around the botanic gardens?
Thank you for any advice