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craigmoss guest house. Edinburgh city
apartments. Welcome to Craigmoss Bed and
Breakfast (BB). 62 Pilrig Street Edinburgh, EH6 5AS Scotland, UK
Tel/
Fax: (0)131 554 3885 Mobile: (0)7930 358 108. Thank you for visiting our web site and considering staying in our beautiful 4 star Edinburgh City
Centre Guest House / Bed
Breakfast. A very warm Scottish welcome awaits you. Our aim - to make sure you relax in the friendly, relaxed atmosphere we've created in our lovely Victorian Villa. And with so many of our guests returning year after year, we're confident we won't disappoint you. Central Edinburgh location- 4 Star Scottish Tourist Board bed and
breakfast rating.
Quiet location- only 15 minute walk to city
centre. Guest
computer in hall - free use
internet and email access.
Internet access and
wireless network in all
rooms. Gay and pet friendly. 5 beautiful
bedrooms.
3 En suite and 2 private bathrooms. Delicious choice of Scottish menu- Traditional, Continental, Vegetarian. All diets catered for. Free Edinburgh City
Centre parking. On all main bus routes. Continental
room service available (you may not want to leave the
room!).
Tea /
Coffee making
hospitality tray. Our
breakfast is one of the reasons guests return again and again to Craigmoss. Try the Full Scottish with bacon, sausage, egg (cooked how you like them,) mushrooms and tomatoes. For a lighter option there is the continental
breakfast or try our creamy Porridge for an authentic Scottish start to the day. City
flats We are delighted to be able to offer stylish self -catering alternatives, in case you're looking for a different Edinburgh experience with a little more independence. Check out the our contemporary city
apartments at. We've refurbished these
apartments to the highest standards. Highland home Our beautiful new holiday cottages in the Scottish highlands are also now available to let available to let - are both set in the stunning Scottish West coast, and each boast their own individual charms and local attractions. Craigmoss is owned and managed by Harry and Isabelle Taylor. Harry and Isabelle grew up in Edinburgh and are always on hand to give advice on the best places to visit in the city. You must try Harry's 'Craigmoss Special'
breakfast to set you up for all that sightseeing! please explore all craigmoss accommodation websites guest house / bed and
breakfast. © 2007 Craigmoss.
Tel: 00 44 (0)131 554 3885 Edinburgh City
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craigmoss guest house location 62 Pilrig Street Edinburgh, EH6 5AS Scotland, UK
Tel/
Fax: (0)131 554 3885 Mobile: (0)7930 358 108. Craigmoss is just 15 minutes from Princes Street (the main shopping area of Edinburgh) in a
quiet street opposite Pilrig Park. We're also perfectly placed for
trips on foot to the great cafes,
bars and
restaurants (also about 7 minutes walk from the main gay venues!). Getting around Edinburgh is easy on foot or by bus which serves all of Edinburgh - the bus stop is just outside! For motorists, we have free (
24 hours!)
parking just outside the house. It's a very
safe area, but don't leave valuables in your car of course. Below are the details of how to find us - also check out the. Edinburgh Turnhouse
Airport has several daily connecting flights from the major London
airports, as well as other
centres around the UK and Europe. Once at the
airport, take the
airport bus to Waverley train station, then a short cab ride (cost about £3) or a 15 minute walk. Otherwise, a cab direct from the
airport to our door will cost about £12 - 14. Edinburgh is linked to the rest of the UK by an excellent rail network (weather permitting). You can travel directly from London, Glasgow, and many other cities and towns. Timetables and other rail information can be found at. Once at Waverley train station, exit to Princes St., and follow the directions for how to get to Craigmoss by car, or see the map below. By Car (or on foot)... Find Princes Street on the map. The A1 and A68 terminate at the east end of Princes Street. From the A1 you make a right turn from Waterloo Place on to the A900 (Leith). From the A68 you veer right from South Bridge on to the A900. In both cases, carry on down Leith Street until you reach a roundabout. Carry straight over (the Playhouse Theatre will be on your right) until you reach a second roundabout. Again carry straight over, heading downhill on Leith Walk. Pilrig Street is the third main street on the left (look for the church on the corner). Craigmoss is on the left hand side opposite the park. Edinburgh Shuttle provides door to door transport between Edinburgh
Airport and the City. A fleet of 7 seat spacious mini-coaches run a frequent daily service and pick up and drop off at Craigmoss Guest House. Generous luggage space and excellent value fares - only £8.00 for an individual, with reduced rates for passengers travelling together to the same destination. At the
airport Edinburgh Shuttle departs from outside the terminal building at UK arrivals where there is also a Sales
Office. Pre book your journey by clicking the bus below:
Welcome to our beautiful highland retreat in Glenelg. The house is set high on a hill overlooking the island of Skye, in the romantic Scottish west highland village of Glenelg. This is a truly magical place, where you cannot help but relax and soak in the magnificent scenery. For the more adventurous, there are opportunities for walking, climbing, cycling, canoeing and much more in the area. Then wind down in the evening in Glenelg's fantastic
restaurant /
pub in front of it's wonderful open fire. Enjoy browsing our Highland home page - We hope you will visit, and experience how special this corner of Scotland really is. We can't keep it a secret for ever. Glenelg is situated 20 miles north of the Kyle of Lochalsh on Scotland's north west coast. It's situated along the shores of the Sound of Sleat, opposite the southern end of Skye and faces 3 miles of sea towards the dramatic peaks of the Cullen mountains on Skye, and south to the islands of Eigg, Rhum and Muck. House sleeps up to 9 people. Local
shops/
pub -
restaurant all walking distance. Many beaches around Glenelg - One of them Sadaig bay where the author Gavin Maxwell wrote the novel Ring of Bright Water' from his cottage by the shore. Spectacular Highland walks. 3,000ft mountains, woodlands and waterfalls. 2 Pictish brochs to explore, making a perfect place for walking, cycling or just relaxing. The Isle of Skye holds its own
beauty and wonder. It can be explored in a day, although this wouldn't do it justice. You can cross to visit the island very easily by the 6 car turntable ferrry from April - October. Sea
trips (seal
trips in Plockton- 1 hour 20 min drive).
Swimming pool at Kyle Leisure
centre. Riding, fishing, golfing all available within a reasonable distance. Isle of Skye
Golf Course Sconser -Isle of Skye about 1 hour 20 mins when ferry crossing available
tel:01478 650414. Loch Carron
Golf Course about 11/2 hour drive
www.lochcarrongolf.co.uk Lochcarron
Golf Course Strathcarron
Tel: 01599 577 219. Lochalsh Woodland
Garden (3 miles east of Kyle of Lochalsh) Lochalsh House Balmacara Kyle of Lochalsh Ross-shire 01599 566 325. Glass bottom boat
trip- Kyle and Skye
tel:0800 980 4846
www.seaprobeatlantis.com www.eileandonancastle.com. Highland self catering accommodation. Luxury accommodation in Glenelg, Scotland.
Edinburgh bed
breakfast rooms and facilities We have lovingly restored our guest house to its former Victorian elegance, and added a twist of contemporary style. We endeavour to make your stay in Edinburgh as relaxed and comfortable as possible, so If there is anything you need, just ask Harry, Isabelle or the children, and we'll try our best to accommodate your wishes.
5 bedrooms all with
en suite or private bathroom.
Rooms are single/double/twin. Guest
computer - free use
internet and email access.
Television / towels and
toiletries / hair driers in all
rooms. All
rooms non-smoking.
Central heating in every
room with individual temperature controls.
Tea/
coffee making facilities replenished daily. Large comfortable beds with good contemporary lighting.
Wireless network in all
rooms. DVDs in every
room plus selection of free DVDs available for free use (ideal for children).
Breakfast is served in our relaxed and sunny
dining room. Try the full Scottish
breakfast (don't miss out on Harry's world renowned porridge!) We also offer vegetarian options/
healthy options and smoked salmon. A favourite with our guests is the 'Craigmoss Special'- smoked bacon, potato waffles and maple syrup- a real sightseeing power-pack. Or if you prefer to relax in the privacy of your own
room, you can take advantage of our Continental
room service. We will endeavour to meet any special dietary needs. And If you'd like to try a bit of haggis while you're in Scotland-just ask!
Room Availability at Craigmoss Guest House. Check availability and then. A
Double room with en-
suite shower and
wc.
Quiet room overlooking the rear of the house. A selection of DVDs are available for guest use. A double/Twin bedded
room with en-
suite shower and
wc. A selection of DVDs are available for guests use. A double / Twin bedded
room with a large
private bathroom with
shower and
wc. A selection of DVDs is available for guest use.
Bathrobes are supplied. A
family room with a double bed, a single bed and a daybed. A large en-
suite shower-
room with
wc. A
quiet room to the rear of the house. A selection of DVDs are available for guest use. If wanting to book this
room with other than 3 occupants then ring Harry and Isabelle for a quoted price. A large
family room with double/twin bed and single day-bed and sofa-bed with en-
suite shower room and
wc. A selection of DVDs is available for guest use. Please ring Harry and Isabelle for a quoted tariff if occupied by other than 3 people.
places of interest and things to do in edinburgh. Whether you like spooky and scary, history and culture or even animal and mineral, there is much to interest you in Edinburgh! the edinburgh dungeon. Opened 13th April 2001 (spooky!), the Edinburgh Dungeons is a chamber of horrors reconstructing chapters in Scotland's book of the macabre, including Burke and Hare - the 19th Century body snatchers; and Mary Kings Close. The Dungeons is a scary treat indeed. Visit the Dungeon's official site. This place is one of a kind. It tells the story of the planet, using very clever special effects and interactive technology. Visit the official site. Home of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the Edinburgh Castle stands proud on an inactive volcano. Centuries old, this is the visitors' favourite. View the castle webcam! to see a live webcam image of this majestic building. Where the Castle sits at the top end of the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace stands impressively at the other end. This Royal residence has seen many dramatic events in the history of Scotland dating back to 1498. The children's favourite. See the penguins! See the lions and tigers! See the elephants and much, much more! Here's a preview of what you can see. A great day out for the family! royal museum of scotland. This fabulous museum was extended in 1998 to display the historic artifacts of Scotland. The museum also contains examples of wildlife, world history and science. Visit the museum's official site. edinburgh ghost
tours. Ever wanted to see what 18th century Edinburgh looked like? Now you can. Take a ghoulish walk in the underground vaults underneath the Old Town and learn about 18th Edinburgh, the rats and the plague. Can you feel those hairs on the back of your neck rise already? Visit the Mercat
Tours site. Walking holidays in Scotland, plus day walking
tours from Edinburgh. Explore the beautiful mountains of Scotland with the extremely knowledgable and experienced guides of walkabout Scotland.
Trips for all abilities and ages, from the Isle of Arran through to the Highlands of Scotland. Walkabout Scotland site. heart of Scotland
tours. Day bus
tours from Edinburgh around the most famous parts of Scotland including Loch Ness, Stirling, the Wallace Monument, Loch Lomond and beyond. Also new for 2004 - bespoke
tours - put together your perfect
trip and heart of Scotland
tours will facilitate it for you with their expert local knowledge. Heart of Scotland
Tours site. Probably the Scariest Ghost
Tours in the World! Half-way between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood palace on the Royal Mile is the Tron Kirk, the departure point for Auld Reekie's
Tours. Located in the old town below South Bridge are our infamous underground vaults that have featured on U.S. and European
television as one of the most actively haunted and paranormal experiencing locations in the world. The Scottish Parliament is the national, unicameral legislature of Scotland, located in the Holyrood area of the capital Edinburgh. The Parliament, informally referred to as Holyrood, is a democratically elected body comprising 129 members who are known as Members of the Scottish Parliament, or MSPs. Scottish Parliament site. Worldwide Resources: