Sightseeing Edinburgh

Edinburgh

The Capital of Scotland and home of the new Scottish Parliament, has been a seat of learning and culture since the Middle Ages.

Have you ever wondered why Edinburgh is called the Festival City? Well, with our extensive range of world-class events, visitor attractions, museums and galleries you truly will be spoilt for choice at any time of the year.

Of course there is much more to Edinburgh than festivals , attractions and B&B's. Perched high on an extinct volcanic outcrop, home of the Scottish Crown Jewels, Edinburgh Castle dominates the capital's skyline with stunning views across the World Heritage listed Old and New Town and out to the Firth of Forth.

A city with a unique combination of heritage, culture, colour and a quite breathtaking beauty, with quaint corners and alleyways in the Old Town, the Georgian splendour of Charlotte Square - and above it all the dominating presence of the Castle.

Nearby our B&B there are lovely parks and a Nature Reserve for those who enjoy walking.

Other recreational facilities in the area include a golf course, tennis courts and an Olympic size swimming pool.

In the city centre you will find a wide array of quality bistros, bars, b&bs, cafes and restaurants, offering dishes from a wide geographical area: Indian, Japanese, French, Italian, traditional Scottish Fayre, seafood specialists, catering for every taste in food and range of budget.

Scotland's Castles

Known across the world for their grandeur and beauty with a unique built heritage going back over 5.000 years, Scotland's Castles in their time have been places of worship, courts of law, prison, barracks, places of entertainment and hospitality, lodging people from every walk of life.

Depending on how they are defined there are at the very least 1200 stone castles in Scotland.

Your hosts Dawn-Ann & Tony are more than happy to share their local knowledge with you and suggest places to visit and see, eat and drink.