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Edinburgh
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a magnificent city with amazing views across the Firth of Forth to the mountains and an abundance of historical and other attractions to tempt the visitor to spend many days here. Edinburgh Castle, built on a volcanic rock, occupies a commanding position overlooking the city, and the Old Town, running the length of High Street from the castle, is full of ancient buildings and narrow wynds. Immediately below the castle are Princes Street Gardens which offer a great variety of entertainment, particularly during the summer months and the Edinburgh Festival. At the foot of the High Street is the new Scottish Parliament building (of controversial architectural design) which stands opposite Holyrood Palace where the Queen stays when in Edinburgh. These buildings are overlooked by Calton Hill which has magnificent views of the city and the Firth of Forth. However, the highest hill in the city is Arthur's Seat which dominates the skyline and offers a retreat from the bustling city and a taste of the countryside. The harbour area at Leith has great pubs and restaurants, and it is here that the Royal Yacht Britannia is moored. Within the city centre, there are museums and art galleries to suit all tastes, theatres, designer shops and a huge range of restaurants, pubs and clubs.
The Lothians
The 'Lothians' refers to the three local authority areas lying around the city. West Lothian, which stretches up to the Firth of Forth and the Forth Road Bridge, has several stately homes worth visiting, including Hopetoun House and Linlithgow Palace. Midlothian is perhaps most famous recently for the Rosslyn Chapel (of the Da Vinci Code fame) and East Lothian has some famous 'links' golf courses, fine sandy beaches, old castles and wildlife centres.
Sleeps: 2 (3) , Bedrooms: 1
Could anything be more perfectly situated? At the front door, the beach, at the back, the golf-course! The Chalet at Belhaven, on the outskirts of Dunbar in south-east Scotland is just 50 metres from the shore and less than an hour from the historic city of Edinburgh.
Sleeps: 2 (3) , Bedrooms: 1
Idyllically situated with the beach (from which there are unlimited views across the Firth of Forth) to the front and the golf course to the rear, and just a few miles from the centre of Edinburgh by fast train, Driftwood is an attractive and comfortable holiday home and an ideal base for exploring this part of Scotland.
Sleeps: 2 (3) , Bedrooms: 1
In a quiet, leafy lane, overlooking a waterfall, on the banks of the river near the village of Cramond on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Dowies Mill apartment is the upper floor of a beautifully restored 17th century terraced cottage. Full of character and beautifully appointed, it is a convenient and excellent base for exploring both the city and many parts of central Scotland.
Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2
In a smart new development, overlooking the old harbour in Edinburgh's fashionable port of Leith is the Trade Winds Apartment, a second storey pied a terre, bright, most comfortable, and beautifully presented, with windows and a large balcony overlooking the water. Within easy reach of the city's many attractions and with free parking at the door, it ticks all the boxes for ideal accommodation in Scotland's spectacular capital city.
Sleeps: 4 (8) , Bedrooms: 4
This elegant, spacious and most comfortable house has a wonderful situation high in the hills above the village of West Linton, but is just a half-hour drive from Edinburgh, while to the south is all the glorious countryside of the Scottish Borders. Could anything better combine the best of both worlds?
Sleeps: 5, Bedrooms: 3
Just 10 minutes walk from Princes Street, and situated in a quiet, landscaped cul-de sac, Silvermills Apartment is a bright, modern and extremely comfortable pied-a-terre for up to five people wishing to explore the many delights of Scotland's elegant capital city.
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