Hi
Because Ratho is not over developed, the GP surgery is very efficient. I have a few long term conditions so have quite a lot of contact with the surgery. Basically, you phone on the day and request a call back from GP, you then get a call back, usually same day (unless phoning very late) where you are triaged by the GP and are offered an appointment, again mostly same day. There is no long waiting for appointments.
Ratho is a quieter village, yet has all the basics, village primary, GP surgery, village shop, play park, Bridge Inn, for meals and drinks, community centre, currently building a new library and nursery, Ratho church, which is well used by community groups. There are vibrant scouting and guiding groups, a youth football team, adult football team, various yoga classes and dance classes, easy access to Dalmahoy hotel and Norton hotel which both have great spa facilities and pools, golfing at Dalmahoy , Ratho Park and Gogarburn.
The kids are all looking forward to the surf resort opening.
i honestly feel like we have the best of all worlds here, thriving village life but 8 miles from Princes Street and all Edinburgh offers.