If you’ve been binge-watching the latest Netflix sensation Dept. Q, and let’s face it, who hasn’t?!, you might have caught a familiar sight of blue and white among the cobbles and crime scenes…
Yes, that really was a genuine Neilsons For Sale Board with “Sold in 14 days!” featured on it, standing proudly on an Edinburgh street in episode three! Because while Dept. Q delivers a gripping fictional crime story, it was shot with modern day Edinburgh as the backdrop and that includes one of the city’s most recognisable Solicitor Estate Agents: Neilsons!
From Nordic noir to Neilsons know-how
For the uninitiated, Dept. Q is a gripping Scandi-noir crime drama based on the bestselling novels by Jussi Adler-Olsen. The twist? This time, part of the action unfolds in our very own historic and atmospheric city. Think brooding tenements, misty closes, and… real property firms getting real results!
At Neilsons, we’re not surprised to be part of the backdrop. With our iconic signs peppered across Edinburgh and the Lothians, we’re part of the local landscape. Fringe flyer? Check. Cobbles? Check. Neilsons For Sale boards? Always.
Not just a prop – a proper sale
The Tower Wynd property sold in just 14 days (yes, really) – and for a remarkable 8% over Home Report value. That’s more than double the ESPC average for the area at the time, which was 3%. It didn’t just sell fast, it sold high too! It’s the kind of result you get when you blend local knowledge, smart marketing, and a team that knows the market like the back of their hands.
Big numbers, bigger results
Neilsons are proud to be Number 1 for Sales and Number 1 for listings across ESPC and Rightmove in 2025, two of the most trusted property portals in Scotland. We sell over 1 in 10 properties locally, which means if you’re buying or selling here, chances are you’re dealing with us!
Seen us on screen? Time for your property close-up…
So next time you’re watching Dept. Q, keep an eye out. That “SOLD” board is a little nod to how things really move in this city. Fast. Smart. And with Neilsons leading the way in property sales.
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