Firrhill facts for kids
Firrhill is a neighbourhood located in the southern part of Edinburgh, which is the capital city of Scotland. It is situated just south of the Merchants of Edinburgh Golf Club and is right next to another area called Oxgangs.
What is Firrhill?
Firrhill is mainly a residential area, meaning it's a place where people live. Most of the homes here were built in the mid-1950s by the city's housing department. These homes were originally known as public housing or council properties. This means they were owned and managed by the local government to provide affordable places for people to live.
Homes in Firrhill
Over time, many of these council properties were bought by the people living in them. This happened because of a special rule called the "right to buy scheme." This scheme allowed tenants (people renting homes) to purchase their homes from the council, often at a reduced price.
Even though many homes are now privately owned, a good number of them are still rented out. These are rented by individual landlords, who are people that own property and rent it out to others.
Education in Firrhill
An important part of the Firrhill community is Firrhill High School. This school serves the local area, providing education for teenagers from around 11 to 18 years old. It's a key place for young people in Firrhill to learn and grow.
