Web design Edinburgh websites built for Scotland's capital
We build professional websites for Edinburgh businesses — from festival-season tourism operators to Old Town independents and Leith startups. Every site loads fast on mobile, ranks in local search, and turns visitors into paying customers.
Why Fernside Studio for web design in Edinburgh
Edinburgh's business landscape stretches from the heritage tourism operators on the Royal Mile to the tech startups clustering around Leith and CodeBase. Whether you're a Stockbridge boutique, a Morningside professional practice, or a New Town consultancy, your website needs to do more than look the part — it needs instant mobile load times, clear messaging, and strong calls-to-action that turn browsers into buyers. We build sites with layouts designed to convert across every device.
Every project includes professional copywriting, custom design optimised for fast page loads, clean analytics so you know exactly what drives enquiries, reliable hosting, and an optional content editor so your team can safely update your website without breaking anything.
Neighbourhoods we currently serve
- Old Town
- New Town
- Leith
- Stockbridge
- Morningside
- Bruntsfield
- Portobello
- Haymarket
Local services
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Why speed & local focus matter
When someone in Edinburgh searches for a web designer, they're comparing sites in seconds. A fast-loading, mobile-optimized site captures that lead while competitors are still loading.
- Every Edinburgh site we build is designed to rank well in local search and convert visitors into leads.
- Lightning-fast load times (under 1 second) mean visitors stay engaged and Google ranks you higher.
- Optional Fernside CMS access lets your team update content, pricing, and offers without waiting on developers.
What you get
- A website that loads in under 1 second on mobile and desktop
- Professional copywriting that speaks to Edinburgh and Lothian buyers
- Optional content editor for safe updates without breaking anything
- Reliable hosting and ongoing support included
Services available in Edinburgh
Every engagement includes hosting, analytics wiring, and optional Fernside CMS setup.
High-converting landing pages
A one-page website ready in days — designed to capture Edinburgh leads fast. We build with mobile-first layouts, one-tap calling, Google Maps integration, and copy that speaks directly to local buyers searching in Old Town, Leith, and Bruntsfield.
Full marketing websites
A full website that communicates your services, builds trust with Edinburgh and Lothian customers, and captures enquiries. We include service pages, case studies, FAQs, and lead capture forms — all built to load fast and rank in local search across Stockbridge to Portobello.
Website migrations & ongoing support
We'll move your slow, outdated website to a fast, modern one with an easy content editor, or improve your existing site with speed upgrades, security improvements, and monthly support — so you can focus on running your Edinburgh business.
Packages & pricing
Transparent pricing for Edinburgh projects—mix and match to suit your launch plan.
Launch Sprint
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- Strategy + copy session
- Custom Astro landing page
- Hosting + monitoring
- CMS-ready structure
- 14-day bug fix window
Studio Site
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- Discovery + IA workshop
- Full design system
- Custom Astro build
- Hosting + monitoring
- 15-day support window
Fernside CMS
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- Custom content modelling
- Dashboard + editor roles
- Hosting + monitoring
- Training + documentation
- Support portal access
Support tickets
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- Clear scopes before work starts
- Includes hosting + monitoring
- Access to support portal
- Flexible scheduling
- Bundle multiple tickets for savings
Ready to launch your Edinburgh website?
Tell us about your business, your goals, and when you need to launch. We'll send you a detailed project plan and timeline within one business day.