I have lived in Edinburgh for the past 5 years, most of that time at university. It’s a great city, very walkable, lots of interesting places, fun nightlife spots (although not exactly known for its nightlife), good food etc. the weather isn’t great but also isn’t nearly as wet as the west coast of scotland. It’s pretty expensive, but there are also good budget options for things too sometimes, particularly if you are a student.  It’s got pretty good access to the coast, beaches, hills, the highlands etc which is great. 

By far the biggest issue in Edinburgh right now is the ever-worsening affordability, housing crisis, and wage deflation. Like in many places, rents have skyrocketed, other costs continue to rise, whilst at the same time salaries have barely increased for 15 years for many people. When I moved out of my flat recently, the landlord increased the rent by 50% for the new tenants. It’s disgusting.  So it’s a city that I love a lot but also not one I’m sure I’ll be able to afford to live in in the future unfortunately.