Newington is a highly sought after residential neighbourhood south of the city, served by excellent local amenities including a wide range of everyday and specialist shops, bars, restaurants and cafes. Within easy reach is Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, as well as a number of other retail shops within a short car drive or bus journey away at Straiton Retail Park. Leisure and recreational amenities are plentiful with the Royal Commonwealth Pool and the green open spaces of The Meadows, Arthur's Seat, Holyrood Park, Prestonfield and Craigmillar golf courses, the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill, all located nearby. The area is also well suited for access to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Edinburgh University. There is good road access to the City Bypass with excellent connections to the central motorway network, along with regular bus services running to and from the City Centre. Excellent local and private schooling is also within easy reach.