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Edinburgh & Lothians

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.

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Colville Cottage Stockbridge, Edinburgh

Sleeps: 2, Bedrooms: 1

No Pets
No Smoking
Short Breaks available

A quiet, cobbled cul de sac in the elegant Stockbridge area of Edinburgh, just a few yards from the leafy walkways of the Water of Leith and a 15 minute walk from Princes Street. This is the setting for Colville Cottage, a delightful, traditional little terrace cottage with its own front garden. It provides a comfortable and characterful pied à terre which will delight visitors fot Scotland's beautiful capital city.

The Beach House Near Dunbar, East Lothian

Sleeps: 2 (3) , Bedrooms: 1

No Smoking
Short Breaks available
Pet Friendly

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.

Driftwood Belhaven, Near Dunbar

Sleeps: 2 (3) , Bedrooms: 1

No Smoking
Short Breaks available
Pet Friendly

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.

Dowies Mill Studio Cramond, Edinburgh

Sleeps: 2 (3) , Studio

No Smoking
Short Breaks available
Pet Friendly

This recently refurbished and self-contained apartment is part of a lovely 17th century cottage which overlooks the River Almond in the village of Cramond, five miles form the centre of Edinburgh.

Dowies Mill Apartment Cramond, Edinburgh

Sleeps: 2 (4) , Bedrooms: 1

No Smoking
Short Breaks available
Pet Friendly

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.

Nether Abbey North Berwick

Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2

No Pets
No Smoking
Short Breaks available

Those looking for a seaside or a sailing holiday will love Nether Abbey, a most comfortable, newly built apartment in the delightful resort of North Berwick, just along the coast from Edinburgh. Those looking for a golfing holiday will think they've died and gone to heaven, with more superb courses (think Muirfield, Luffness, Gullane...) in the immediate area than can be savoured in the duration of the average holiday.

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