Too many Edinburgh landlords are not registered with Landlord Registration Scotland. If you want to rent out your property in Scotland, you need to be registered with your local council. This is not an option, it is a legal requirement. If you are not registered, the consequences can be very serious! Have a look at the article below posted by the Edinburgh Evening News.
http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-too-soft-on-bad-landlords-1-3234817
It’s quite easy to register & keep yourself compliant. Register at landlordregistrationscotland.gov.uk