Frequently Asked Questions and Useful links to other Edinburgh and Scottish resources. Where can I park my car nearby? Glenfinlas Street There is short term parking at the door of the house, but tickets can only be bought for up to two hours. You buy a ticket from a machine and display it in the car. If you wish to leave a car for longer there is secure 24 hour car parking about ten minutes walk away. Lothian Road There is secure 24 hour parking in Semple Street behind the apartment, on Castle Terrace and at the EICC. If possible, please don't bring a car to Edinburgh. All of the main attractions are easily reached from Glenfinlas Street and from Lothian Road, the public transport system is very good, and taxis are easily available. There are maps on this website to help you. Is there a phone in the apartment? Glenfinlas Street and both Lothian Road apartments have payphones. Glenfinlas Street is a coin operated phone and is charged at BT rates. If you plan to stay for a few days in the UK, a prepaid card which allows 0800 toll free access is recommended. Lothian House apartments have credit card phones with modem access. Do the apartments have washing machines / dryers? Glenfinlas Street has it's own laundry room with a washer / dryer. Lothian House has a laundry with coin operated washers and dryers on the first floor of the block. How do I get from the airport? Glenfinlas Street / Lothian Road The airport bus drops off at Shandwick Place, which is 2-3 minutes walk from Glenfinlas Street or 5 -8 minutes from Lothian Road. Airport taxis cost about 15 GBP and take about 30 minutes. There is a link to the airport bus site below. How far is away is the rail station? Glenfinlas Street / Lothian Road The main railway station is Waverley and it is approximately 1.2 km away from both apartments. Waverley is at the east of Princes Street and the apartments are both at the west end of the street. A taxi would take less than ten minutes and cost 6-8 GBP. What happens during the Edinburgh Festival? What doesn't happen! The festival started as an artistic festival with opera, classical music and art exhibitions. Now, the Edinburgh Festival includes the Book Festival, the Fringe with alternative comedy and music, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Film Festival. For the month of August, Edinburgh is the centre of the arts in the UK. Links to all of the festivals are given below. How far is the castle? The castle is 10 minutes walk from both apartments. The castle overlooks the main shopping street, Princes Street. What is the best way to see the city? There are lots of bus tours around the city, and most of them allow you to get on and off as often as you wish. The best tactic is to take the full tour and understand the layout of the city, then spend some time visiting the main sites, once you know where they are. The city is quite hilly, so use the bus to take you to the castle, then walk downhill on the Royal Mile! Is the city safe? The centre of Edinburgh is still residential, so there are always people around and there is very little crime in the city centre. We wouldn't stay here if that wasn't the case. Can we tour Scotland from Edinburgh? Most of Scotland can be reached from Edinburgh in one day, the exceptions are the Outer Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland. We have put together some one day excursions from Edinburgh and would recommend these as a way of seeing some of the sights of Scotland. They are to the centre and coast of Fife and St Andrews (. ) and to Stirling, Callander and the Trossachs (. ). In addition, day trips are recommended to the Borders, to Glasgow and to the whisky towns of Speyside. Is there much golf nearby? All of the most famous scottish golf courses are less that 2 hours drive away and many are less than 1 hour from Edinburgh. They include the courses at Muirfield, Dalmahoy, Gleneagles, St Andrews, Carnoustie, Troon and Turnberry. There are over 60 golf courses in the Lothians alone. for a list of the nearby golf courses. Edinburgh Festival Links. The Edinburgh International Festival. The Edinburgh Book Festival. The Edinburgh Fringe. The Edinburgh Film Festival. The Edinburgh Children's Festival. Edinburgh's Hogmanay. Edinburgh International Conference Centre. The National Galleries of Scotland. The Royal Botanic Gardens. The General Register Office for Scotland. Travel and Tour Links www.graylinetours.com www.scottishtours.co.uk www.scotlinetours.co.uk www.heartofscotlandtours.co.uk www.haggisadventures.com. Rail Tickets for the UK. Personal Tours with Celtic Trails. Scottish Routes - Gateway to Scotland. Edinburgh Holidays Links. 68 and 85 Lothian House. Bed and Breakfast at 10 Glenfinlas Street. Scottish News Headlines from The Scotsman

Bed and breakfast at 10 Glenfinlas Street. Glenfinlas Street is centrally located as a quiet closed road off Charlotte Square in Edinburgh's historic centre. Princes Street and George Street with their shopping and restaurants are two minutes walk away. The Castle, medieval Old Town and most galleries and museums are within easy walking distance. Alternatively you can pick up a guided bus tour nearby. The National Trust for Scotland's Georgian House and headquarters are just round the corner on Charlotte Square, where the central gardens host the Book Festival every year. The official residence of the First Minister of Scotland is also on Charlotte Square. For business visitors, we are in the financial sector with the Edinburgh International Conference Centre just 10 minutes walk away. Click here for an interactive map of our location. There are two bedrooms in the main house which are available on a bed and breakfast basis. In addition to these rooms, the ground floor apartment has been awarded five stars by the Scottish Tourist board as a serviced apartment. for more details about the serviced apartment and about our other accommodation. The house is non-smoking. The drawing room of 10 Glenfinlas Street is on the first floor of the house at the front and overlooks the gardens to the north of Charlotte Square. Breakfast is served in the drawing room, seated at the antique mahogany dining table. Guests are welcome to use the drawing room at any time. There are comfortable chairs where you can enjoy the view or read from our extensive selection of tourist information. Of course, we are always on hand for personal advice on your itinary. The house was built in 1830 as part of the 'Second New Town'. The two guest bedrooms are quietly situated on the second floor of the house, overlooking the gardens to the rear of the house. The Green Room is a large double or twin bedded room, elegantly furnished with an Edwardian mahogany bed room suite. When booking, please state your preference for double or twin beds. There is an en-suite shower room, with sink and WC. The room has tea and coffee making facilities, a colour TV and two comfortable chairs. The Blue Room is also furnished in Edwardian mahogany furniture, inlayed with classic motifs. The walls and ceiling have been hand painted in 'Adam' style. The bed is a king sized four poster with cotton drapes. The Blue Room has an adjacent, but not en-suite shower room across the hall. The shower room is solely for the use of the Blue Room guests and bathrobes are provided. The room also has tea and coffee making facilities and a colour TV. The tariff varies from 70 - 95 per night for the Blue Room and 80 - 100 for the Green Room for one or two people. A 'put me up' bed can be provided for the Green Room for an extra charge. Rooms can be booked with a non-returnable 50 deposit. bedandbreakfast@edinburgh-holidays.com. Diane Dickson can be contacted by e-mail at. 10glenfinlas@edinburgh-holidays.com by telephone at +44 131 225 8695 by fax at +44 131 467 0809 by mobile phone at +44 7770 587399 by post at edinburgh-holidays 10 Glenfinlas Street Charlotte Square Edinburgh Lothian Scotland EH3 6AQ

The Accommodation at 85 Lothian House. Lothian House is entered via a video security entry system. 85 Lothian House is on the 4th (top) floor and can be reached by elevator or stairs. The accommodation at Lothian House is modern and very comfortable. The apartment is double glazed and has gas central heating. The flooring throughout is solid oak. All of the apartment rooms are quietly situated at the back of Lothian House, overlooking the offices of the 'Exchange' district and towards the Pentland Hills in the distance. The sitting room is furnished with a black leather suite which includes a large sofa bed and two single 'tub' chairs. Facing south west, the sitting room is bright and spacious, with a coal effect gas fire, CD / hi-fi and TV / video. The sitting room also has a desk / workspace where there is a credit card operated phone. The phone has a modem point allowing access to the Internet using your own laptop. There are also folders containing information about what to do and where to eat in Edinburgh. The bedroom in Lothian House has a 'zip and link' queen sized bed, which can be made up as twin beds on request. All of the bed linen is pure cotton, for your comfort. With its large windows looking south west, the bedroom is light and airy. As it is situated to the back of Lothian House, it is very quiet. The bedroom has a large wardrobe with ample storage and hanging space. There is a hair dryer and radio alarm. The kitchen is fully fitted, with cooker, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher and microwave. A kettle, and toaster are also supplied. The apartment block has a laundry on the first floor for guest use, for a small charge. The dining area is furnished in chrome, leather and glass with seating for four. The bathroom is equipped with a full sized bath, with a power shower over. There is a sink with a mirror and a shaver socket (220V or 110V) and there is a WC. The bathroom is heated. Representative floor plan

www.edinburgh-holidays.com. Luxurious apartments in the centre of Edinburgh Click on an apartment picture for more information. Click here for bed and breakfast details. Lothian House Apartments. Three self catering / serviced vacation rentals or business apartments in central Edinburgh, Scotland. The accommodation is in the middle of the cultural, business and shopping centre of the city. For holidays or business trips to the city, Diane Dickson has three distinctive, luxurious yet comfortable apartments providing accommodation for the discerning visitor. Both self catering and serviced accommodation is available. Edinburgh is the cultural and business heart of Scotland. It has theatres, shops, restaurants and major commercial organisations situated in the middle of the historic centre of the city. It is ideal for a holiday, short break or a longer vacation. 10 Glenfinlas Street is the ground floor apartment of the Dickson's Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh's New Town, built in 1830 and completely renovated. The apartment has been awarded 5 stars (luxury) by the Scottish Tourist board in their 'serviced apartment' category and is available for stays of two days or more. It has all the benefits of a hotel suite, with much more freedom. Click here for more information. 68 and 85 Lothian House are on the fourth floor of an Art Deco building, constructed in the 1930's and converted to apartments in 1983. Both properties have been awarded four stars by the Scottish Tourist Board. Apartment 68 was totally remodeled in 2003 and Apartment 68 was remodelled in 2004. The facilities of the building include a resident's swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna and laundry room. The building is served by two lifts and is available for stays of three days or more and it is situated next to the EICC (Edinburgh International Conference Centre) and the commercial hub of the city. Bed and Breakfast at 10 Glenfinlas Street. If you prefer to stay at a luxurious bed and breakfast, Diane has two bedrooms in the main house that are available. Glenfinlas Street Details. Lothian House Details