West: South Gyle, Ratho, Livingston
Best for airport, Ratho and M8-corridor projects. 10-25 minutes from Edinburgh Airport, direct M8/M9 access, and rates well below central Edinburgh.
East: Musselburgh, Tranent, Prestonpans
Best for Lothian coast, Cockenzie, Torness and East Fife-linked works. Fast A1 access and typically the best rate-to-quality ratio around the city.
South: Straiton, Loanhead, Bonnyrigg
Best for A701/A7 corridor work and southern civils. Good for crews with vans avoiding the city bypass at peak.
Rate expectations in Edinburgh
2-bed contractor apartment: £650–£950/week; 3-bed house: £950–£1,400/week; 4-bed house: £1,300–£1,900/week. Festival period (August) adds 40-60% — plan accordingly.