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International buyers boost home sales in Edinburgh

SCOTLAND'S capital is gaining ground on London as a top destination for international buyers looking to relocate to a new home in the UK.

Estate agents have reported a rise in the number of properties being snapped up by foreigners looking to settle in Edinburgh.

The city's world-class cultural scene, its financial institutions, top-quality schools and universities – and even its proximity to the Whisky Trail – are seen by agents as the main reasons for the surge in interest.