EDINBURGH

Edinburgh's history goes back to the Iron Age.  Watched over by the great castle, the Old Town of pre-18th century Edinburgh huddles around the foot of Castle Rock.  From here the city slowly grew along the winding ridge that now makes up the Royal Mile.  To the north stands the gracious New Town of Georgian buildings, broad streets and squares.  Overlooked by Calton Hill with its 'Parthenon', the city won the title 'Athens of the North'.  Visit the Castle, Holyrood House (the Queen's official Scottish residence) or the Cathedral.  Most popular times to visit are August (the Military Tattoo and Edinburgh Festival) and New Year (Hogmanay).  Book early for these peak times!

The stars at the side of some properties are the Scottish Tourist Board grading.  Price is a guide only.  Some properties charge extra for linen/towels/electricity - please check.

The Royal Mile

Sleeps 4/6   4 stars

Minimum stay 1 week   Available January-December   No smoking   No pets

Superb position, right in the centre of Old Edinburgh where people have lived since Celtic times and 100 yards from St Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile.  Cafes, pubs and restaurants within a few minutes.  During the Festival this part of the street is closed to traffic; pipers play, jugglers and fire eaters dance, and musicians and street actors draw the crowds.  The flat is in a busy tourist area - there can be evening street noise, but the three bedrooms are at the rear of the building. Sitting/dining room overlooking the Royal Mile with three windows with built-in seating; well-equipped kitchen with washer/dryer, dishwasher and microwave; a king sized double bedroom with en suite shower room/wc; a twin bedroom with one bed storing under the other if not required; a bedroom with full sized bunk beds (more suited to children/teens); bathroom/wc.  Welcome grocery pack.  The phone line is an open line with CC authority, also free wireless broadband internet access. Price: from £700 per week.  Please ask us for prices for the Festival, Christmas and New Year.  Electricity, linen and towels included

St Giles Street

Sleeps 2/4   4 stars

Minimum stay 1 week (3 nights off season)   Available January-December   No smoking   No pets

Third floor apartment in a small street opposite medieval St Giles Cathedral, just off the Royal Mile.  Remarkably quiet for central Edinbugh.   St Giles Street is surrounded by many restaurants and pubs and is just a 5 minute walk to Edinburgh Castle.  Museums and galleries also close by.  Waverley station 5 minutes walk.  Two hours metered parking outside with longer term parking a 5 minute walk away. Entrance to the apartment is via communal stairs with entry phone.  Bedroom with twin beds, with a double sofa bed in the sitting room, sleeping two or four.  Bathroom with bath, power shower and wc - and speakers from the CD player so you can relax to music in the bath!  Sitting room with two windows overlooking the High Court and to the Royal Mile and Princes Street gardens.  Kitchen/dining area has a built-in window seat with the same view, with a table for four, washer/dryer, dishwasher and microwave.  Radio/CD player.  The phone line is an open line with CC authority, also free wireless broadband internet access.  Entrance hall also with spectacular views. Price: from £500 per week.  Please ask us for prices for the Festival, Christmas and New Year.  Heating, electricity, linen and towels included