Our apartment can accommodate 4-5 people. 2 bedrooms (both ensuite). Separate Bathroom Toilet. Spacious Sitting Room. Kitchen with dining table for 6. Secure and dedicated basement parking. Lift (elevator) from parking. King-size bed (5ft) side tables reading lamps En suite shower room: power shower, wash-hand basin, toilet Large built-in wardrobe Chest of drawers Bed linen and towels provided Clock radio/alarm View towards Calton Hill. Twin beds (3 ft) side tables reading lamps Stow-away bed (3 ft) En suite Shower room: power shower, wash-hand basin, toilet Large built-in wardrobe Chest of drawers Bed linen and towels provided Clock radio/alarm View towards Princes Street. Bathroom off Entrance Hall. Bath with shower Toilet Wash-hand basin. Gas hob and electric stove Washing machine Dryer Dishwasher Microwave Toaster Fridge/freezer Hoover, brushes etc Ironing board and iron China, cutlery, glasses, pots pans and all tools. Dining table 6 chairs. Three seater leather settee Two-seater leather settee Coffee table with magazines Television DVD player. PC with Broadband connection - Laser printer Games, maps books Delightful views over Canongate Kirkyard and Arthurs Seat. View from Sitting Room

The West Wing can accommodate 6 people. Cloakroom and toilet. King-size bed (5ft) Shower room: large walk-in shower, wash-hand basin, toilet, heated towel rail Baby Cot and stowaway bed. Walk-in closet Chest of drawers Victorian shutters Spectacular view of Ochil Hills Bed linen and towels provided. Bedroom 2 Nebbit. Twin 3ft beds Chest of drawers and wardrobe Victorian shutters Delightful view of hills and trees Bed linen and towels provided. Bedroom 3 Saltire. King-size bed (5ft) Chest of drawers and wardrobe Victorian shutters Peaceful view of lawns and trees Bed linen and towels provided. Bath with shower Toilet Wash-hand basin Heated towel rail Spectacular view of Ochil Hills. Fully modernized Gas hob and electric stove Washing machine Dryer Dishwasher Microwave Toaster Fridge/freezer Hoover, brushes etc Ironing board and iron China, cutlery, glasses, pots pans and all tools Laundry pulley for wet clothes drying French doors to garden. Dining and Family Room. Open-plan to kitchen for family get-togethers Solid pine table and chairs for 8 High Chair Bookshelves: local books, maps, novels Local information Radio and CD player Games and quizzes. Three-seater settee Two-seater settee Lounger with foot stool Floor pillows Coffee table with magazines Television DVD/Video player Fireplace with electric fire. Cloakroom (Ground floor). Wash-hand basin Toilet. Large and secure for children and pets Lawns, shrubs and trees Gas-fired Barbecue available on request

Westbourne was built in 1856 and was originally the home of local mill-owner, John Paton and his family. This fascinating Victorian mansion is set within one acre of wooded grounds nestling beneath the Ochil Hills. The atmosphere here is warm and friendly and we offer the following features for your comfort and enjoyment: Double, Single, Twin /Family Rooms. All rooms have TV, radio alarm clocks, hairdryers. Tea coffee making facilities. Secure, off-road Parking. Special Family rates. Pets welcome by arrangement. Internet and email access. Double Rooms (en suite): £30.00 per person Single Rooms (en suite): £40.00 per night Family Room (sleeps 4) POA All rooms have television, radio alarm clocks, hairdryers, tea and coffee-making facilities. Sample Breakfast Menu. Fruit Juice and Assorted Cereals. Porridge (cooked overnight in the Aga oven) Fresh Fruit Yoghurt Muesli (Swiss style) Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon Loch Fyne Kippers. Cooked Breakfast Platter (Sausages, Bacon, Mushrooms, Tomatoes and potato scones) Eggs: Fried, Scrambled, Boiled, Poached, Omelette. Toast and Home-made Preserves. Tea, Herbal Tea, Fresh Coffee, decaffeinated Coffee

Twenty Interesting Facts about Edinburgh... 1. Edinburgh's population is over 460, 000. But that figure swells to well over 1 million during its famous arts festivals in August. 2. Each year, Edinburgh hosts the biggest New Year street party in the world. (The famous festival is best known as Edinburgh's Hogmanay). 3. JK Rowling, author of the famous Harry Potter books, wrote her first novel 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' in a cafe in Edinburgh. 4. Sean Connery grew up in Edinburgh and as a boy, delivered milk to Fettes School, where the fictitious character of James Bond was educated. (UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair, was also educated at Fettes School in Edinburgh.) 5. The city's Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre is dedicated to the 300-year history of Scotch whisky and features sound effects and aromas! For the real thing visit Scotland's Southern most whisky distillery, Glenkinchie, thirty minutes drive from Edinburgh 6. Edinburgh University, one of the most famous universities in the world, was established in 1583. 7. Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the city skyline, is the most popular visitor attraction in Scotland with over 1 million visitors each year. 8. The word 'caddie' originated from the men who were hired to carry pails of water up the tenement flats in the Old Town of Edinburgh. Golf caddies are thought to stem from Mary Queen of Scots who was educated in France and a keen golfer. Apparently, she christened the students who carried her clubs 'cadets' and, given the French pronunciation of the word, some people believe that this is how the modern meaning of the term developed. 9. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, was born in Edinburgh. A statue of Sherlock Holmes is in Picardy Place celebrates the birthplace of Arthur Conan Doyle, and is the only statue of its kind in the UK. 10. In the Old Calton Burial Ground, in the centre of Edinburgh, there is a memorial to the Scottish soldiers who died in the American Civil War and a statue of Abraham Lincoln - the first one erected outside the USA. 11.The Royal Yacht Britannia served the Royal Family for forty four years and is the last in a long line of Royal Yachts. Its new permanent home is at Ocean Terminal in the historic port of Leith 12. Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, was born in Edinburgh. Bell, like his father, was an educator of the deaf. He went first to Canada and then to the United States, where in 1873 he was appointed a professor in the School of Oratory, Boston University. 13. Robert Louis Stevenson lived at 17 Heriot Row in the New Town. His poem 'Leary the Lamplighter' was written about the local lamplighter, who Stevenson could see from his window. Famous landmarks with RLS connections include the Jeckyll Hyde pub, Deacon Brodie's Tavern and The Hawes Inn in South Queensferry which features in 'Kidnapped'. 14.While Princes Street Gardens, situated in the city centre, boasts the world's oldest floral clock, the Royal Botanic Garden contains Britain's tallest Palm House in The Glasshouse Experience. 15.The founder of America's National Parks, is commemorated at the John Muir House Country Park, just outside Edinburgh 16.The Palace of Holyroodhouse is The Queen's official residence ion Scotland. They contain historic apartments where Mary, Queen of Scots, lived. Mary's death mask, meanwhile, is housed within Lennoxlove House, home of the Duke of Hamilton and just outside Edinburgh. 17.To follow in the footsteps of Scotland's literary heroes, visitors to the city can join in The Macallan Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour, which takes-in the famous and infamous pubs of Edinburgh's Old and New Towns. The tour finishes at Milne's Bar, originally a meeting place of the Scottish literati. 18.Some of the movies to have been filmed in Edinburgh and the surrounding district include 'The 39 Steps', 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie', 'Jude', and 'Mary Reilly'. 19.The story of 'Greyfriar's Bobby', the faithful Skye terrier, hails from Edinburgh, and the world famous statue to the little dog is located on George IV Bridge, opposite Greyfriar's Bobby pub. (A new film version of the story will be filmed in Edinburgh in 2002) 20.Edinburgh, along with Bath, Rome and Venice, has been designated a World Heritage Site

With streets steeped in history and a thriving cultural scene, Edinburgh offers the perfect balance between all things traditional and contemporary. The UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of the city combines the medieval Old Town, the Georgian New Town and award winning modern architecture. Youll see views that make for perfect picture postcards, mysterious winding streets, elegant terraces and an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants. To help you decide what to take in on your visit, we've compiled our top City Experiences outlining the best places to go, views to take in and the must-do city experiences. Make the most of your visit to Edinburgh by visiting some of these top city areas: 1. Old Town With a fascinating history thats impossible to ignore, every one of the tightly packed buildings in the Old Town has earned its place in history. The Royal Mile makes up the main spine of the area, running from Edinburgh Castle at the top to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Scottish Parliament at its foot, surrounded by steeply sloping streets and mysterious wynds. By the 18th Century the cramped conditions of the High Street had prompted the need for expansion, and saw plans for a New Town come together. http://www.edinburgholdtown.org.uk/. 2. New Town In 1766 a competition for the best architectural scheme for the proposed New Town was held. Six plans were considered, and James Craig's scheme was chosen. The elegant Georgian architecture this involved now provides the backdrop to a number of equally stylish shops, bars and restaurants. Although nowadays Princes Street is commonly regarded as the main street of this scheme, George Street was the backbone of the plan; it was built, at 100 feet wide, 20 feet wider than either Princes Street or Queen Street. 3. West End Perfect for boutique shopping and plenty of eating and drinking options, the cobbled streets of the West End are only a few minutes walk from Princes Street. Two of the best for retail indulgence are William Street and Stafford Street with a number of independent stores offering everything from interiors to exclusive designer clothes, quirky jewellery and vintage eveningwear. 4. Grassmarket Once a medieval market place and site for public executions, the area is now known for eating, drinking and independent shops all in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. Executions ceased in the Grassmarket in 1784 but names of some of the area's pubs reflect its bloody history, such as The Last Drop and Maggie Dickson's. Now its cobbled streets, traditional buildings and quirky shops, pubs and restaurants make the Grassmarket a magnet for visitors. 5. Leith Edinburghs city quarter by the sea is a great place for eating, drinking and shopping. It is also home to The Royal Yacht Britannia. Only ten minutes from Edinburgh's city centre, historical Leith is full of cultural influence and historical architecture yet calm with waterfront serenity. The area bustles with restaurants, bars, bistros and boutiques and includes the stylish Ocean Terminal shopping complex. Browse the shops, take a walking tour, search for your favourite Scotch whisky or indulge your passion for fashion.

 Hairdryer
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Pets are accepted
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Clock/radio
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms