Bouverie Bed and Breakfast Association is a free booking service for Guesthouses, private B & B and owner-occupied accommodation.
You can find Private Guest House Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in the Georgian 'New Town' and Victorian areas of Central Edinburgh, including Georgian Town Houses configured as a Boutique B&Bs offering the style of a country houses in Edinburgh with antique furnishings and enclosed quiet gardens.
The booking service is only for quality Bed and Breakfast Accommodation close to the city centre, West End, Princes Street and Waverley and Haymarket train stations.
You can find your desired location on the home page map and easily establish availability in a range of differently graded accommodation in order to find an ideal city centre BandB accommodation base from which to explore the sights and culture of central Edinburgh, the New Town, Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, EICC and the Scottish Parliament.
The Bouverie Bed and Breakfast Association independently grades each B&B accommodation so that guests can easily choose between various facilities, locations and tariffs
About Us
The Bouverie Bed and Breakfast Association
Bouverie Bed and Breakfast Association is a cooperative of Guesthouses, private B & B and owner-occupied accommodation that shares overflow internet traffic and enquiries amongst its members. The intention is to make the booking process for clients simple by limiting the information on association properties to a précis of accommodation type, with facilities symbols and transparent availability at the first point of contact.
Further information in relation to the accommodation can be found by direct access to the accommodation's own web site, which will use the association's availability calendar software, booking form software and will have a return logo to the Association's home page on each web page.
The Association only invites quality accommodation to join so as to build the reputation of the association as a quality brand. However the intention is to attempt to sign up accommodation in all areas of Scotland where accommodation may be required for both tourism and business. In areas where the accommodation need is high but the supply of suitable accommodation is limited, the Association will still attempt to sign up the best options.
The Association will engage in Internet marketing and Search Engine Optimisation to promote web sites that name the eight largest cities in Scotland. Extra information in relation to activities in each of the website cities will be available to assist guests and assist search engine ranking, although all properties will be possible to access from any of the web sites. The Association will not limit itself to accommodation properties in cities. There will be discounts available to accommodation providers in rural areas but the main thrust of marketing will be to reach clients that seek accommodation in urban areas.
The Association encourages all its members to engage in independent internet marketing. There is no charge to any member when a booking is made that is generated independently from the Association web sites. The Association will also encourage all accommodation to provide broadband internet access and VOIP telephones in all the rooms and to expect clients that book through the Association to be computer sophisticated.
Edinburgh Bus Station
The station has recently been redone and upgraded to a more modern facility. Coach operators are now migrating back to St. Andrew's station which has once again become the hub of bus travel in Edinburgh -- many coaches previously ran from Waterloo Place.
St. Andrew's bus station is fairly small but clean. There is a newsagent and a place where you can buy bakery products and coffees to go.
The central area of the bus station houses ticket offices where you can also pick up timetable leaflets and make inquiries. Each ticket office sells tickets for certain coach operators -- which is clearly displayed at every office -- and will rarely sell tickets or answer enquiries for other operators.
The two clearly displayed departures and arrivals screens are also located in the central area of the station. Each service is indicated on the screen along with the departure bay and other information. Each coach bay has its own waiting seats which is handy.
Lockers are also available in the station.
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is arguably the centre of Scotland's royal history. Regularly sacked and burned by invaders, the current Castle represents several different rebuildings over the years. The Castle first appears in recorded history after the death of Queen, later Saint, Margaret, the wife of Malcolm Canmore, in 1093. The oldest remaining part is named after her - St Margaret's Chapel dates back to the 12th century. The Great Hall was built under James IV around 1510, while the Half Moon Battery was added by Regent Morton later that century. The Scottish National War Museum was added after the end of World War I. National treasures such as the Honours of Scotland (the Crown Jewels), the Stone of Destiny, upon which kings of Scotland were traditionally crowned and the 15th century gun Mons Meg are also here. The One O'clock Gun fires from the Castle ramparts every day, which was once a signal to the ships in port at Leith. There are guided tours as well as audio tours in various languages
Apr - Oct: 9.30 - 18:00 (last entry 17:15) Nov - Mar: 9.30 - 17:00 (last entry 16:15) Closed 25 / 26 December, 1st Jan open 11:00 - 17:00
Adult: £9.80 Concession: £7.50 Child: £3.50 Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult Car and coach parking, disabled access and toilets, shops, cafe, audio tour in six languages, Braille guide and models
Edinburgh University
Undergraduate Studies A flexible degree structure with over 350 degree courses and 200 joint degree combinations provides opportunities to develop a range of interests before specialising.
Postgraduate Study The University of Edinburgh is one of the UK's top rated research universities. We offer more than 160 taught postgraduate programmes, and a varied range of research programmes leading to postgraduate awards.
Visiting Student Prospectus The University of Edinburgh is one of the UK's most prestigious universities and has been attracting international students for over four centuries.
EICC
Edinburgh International Conference Centre prides itself on being a truly award-winning venue. These awards are not just for show, although we have had to commission a new display cabinet over the years.
Each one of our five event areas has a genuine wow factor. They are designed to make the space work for a variety of events including AGM, conference with exhibition or a corporate product launch. Find the right space for your event here.
Festival Theatre
The Festival Theatre is the capital's arena for Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet and is at the heart of the Edinburgh International Festival. The Theatre programmes a contemporary dance season, alongside large-scale musicals, international ballet companies and a variety of one night musical events.
The site of the current Edinburgh Festival Theatre was extended to create the largest stage of any presenting house in Britain at the time, reopening in June 1994. The auditorium has a capacity of 1915 seats and is a wonderful restoration of the Empire Theatre's former 1928 glory. The style of the theatre has a dramatic mix of art nouveau, beaux arts and neo-classicism, encompassing perfect acoustics within a parlour-like intimacy.
Greyfriars Church
Greyfriars Kirk has held an important place in Scotland's history, with regard to the National Covenant in particular. Many of the Covenanters are believed buried in the Kirkyard, while the Covenanters' Prison and the Martyrs' Monument are preserved here. Greyfriars' other famous resident, the canine hero Greyfriars Bobby, is also believed to be buried some 50 yards from his master, John Gray. A statue of the loyal dog can be seen at the top of Candlemaker Row, opposite the entrance to the Kirkyard. The Church has a Visitor display with an exhibit of the National Covenant, portraits, and an account of the Kirk's 400-year history. Also on show is the original portrait of Greyfriars Bobby painted by John MacLeod in 1867.
Apr - Oct: Mon - Fri 10:30 - 16:30 Sat 10:30 - 14:30 Nov - Mar: Thu 13:30 - 15:30 (other times by arrangement with the Visitors Officer) Regular Services throughout the year.
Free Disabled access, hearing loop, large print orders of service, shop, guidebooks and video
Kings Theatre
The King's houses visits from the Royal National Theatre and other major touring drama productions as well as being home to Edinburgh's annual pantomime and the local amateur societies' productions.
The King's Theatre was built in 1905 and opened in 1906.The Theatre originally had Stalls and three circles - Dress, Family and Gallery. The Gallery was uncomfortable and latterly unsafe and was removed in the fifties reducing the Theatre to three levels with additional seating at the back of what is now called the Upper Circle. The present seating capacity is 1350.
National Gallery
In 1950, Prince Albert laid the foundation stone for this neo-Classical building, which sits behind the Royal Scottish Academy at the foot of the Mound. One of the finest small galleries in the world, the National Gallery holds an outstanding collection of paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures including Raphael's Bridgewater Madonna, Constable's Oldham Vale and works by Titian, Velazquez, Van Gogh and Gaugin. There is also an excellent collection of Scottish art from the 17th to 19th centuries, including Ramsay, Raeburn and Wilkie.
Free. Charges sometimes made for major loaned exhibitions to over 12's. Summer cafe, shop, disabled access.
National Gallery of Modern Art
This building was originally designed by William Burn in the 1820's as the John Watson Institution, but the Gallery of Modern Art moved in, in 1984. This impressive collection comprises over 5,000 items, ranging from the late 19th century to modern day and including paintings, bronzes, works on paper, kinetic sculpture and video installations. Highlights of the collection include early 20th century French paintings by Bonnard, Vuillard, Derain and Matisse; Cubist work by Braque, Leger and Picasso; early 20th century Russian art, including oils by Larionov and Goncharova; and a collection of Expressionist art, with works by Barlach, Kirchner, Kokoschka and Nolde. There is also a sizeable post war collection and a Scottish collection. The grounds have been landformed by Charles Jencks and are home to sculptures by Cragg, Hepworth and Moore.
10:00 - 17:00 Closed 25/26 December, open 1 Jan 12:00 - 17:00
Disabled access, shop, cafe
National Portrait Gallery
Designed by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson, the neo-Gothic red sandstone building that houses the Scottish National Portrait Gallery was built in the 1880's. Although not all of the artists whose works appear here are Scottish, all of the subjects are. Classic works such as Mary, Queen of Scots, Allan Ramsay's portrait of David Hume, Alexander Nasmyth's portrait of Robert Burns, and Sir Henry Raeburn's Sir Walter Scott hang alongside more modern icons like John Bellany's Sean Connery, David Mach's Alex Ferguson and Calum Colvin's constructed portrait photograph of James MacMillan.
Fri - Wed 10:00 - 17:00 Thu 10:00 - 19:00 Closed 25/26 Dec. Open 1 January from 12:00 - 17:00
Free Cafe, shop, disabled access and toilets
Omni Cinema
Showing up to 13 current releases at any one time the Vue Omni Cinema was opened in 2005 with the most modern facilities and three Gold Class auditoriums that boast pulman seats and allow bottles of wine and alcoholic drinks to be taken in to the film viewings.
Playhouse Theatre
The Edinburgh Playhouse has had a colourful history. Designed by Glasgow architect, John Fairweather as a variety theatre, it was largely modelled on the Roxy Theatre in New York, but caught up in the new craze sweeping the country, it opened as a cinema on August 12th 1929 with the ‘talkie’ The Doctor’s Secret. Owned by the MacGuire family, it remained a cinema for 40 years until it fell victim to the cinema slump in 1973.
Tender for demolition were invited by advertisement, and a ‘Save the Playhouse’ group was set up, who collected 15,000 signatures against the closure. In 1974 the Playhouse was given listed building status. Then, in 1975 the ‘Edinburgh Playhouse Society’ was formed, a second petition brought a further 13,500 signatures, helping tremendously in saving the building that stands here today.
Over the next 12 years the theatre changed hands 5 times! Until Apollo Leisure took over ownership in December 1985. In 1993 a major refurbishment was undertaken, and The Edinburgh Playhouse was returned to its former glory, soon becoming one of the most successful theatres in Britain.
Royal Lyceum Theatre
Welcome to the Lyceum, home to one of Scotland's largest and most successful producing companies. Our main output is our Season of high-quality drama productions, running from September to May.
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Company is in permanent residence in the Lyceum building which it leases from City of Edinburgh Council. We perform for up to 48 weeks of the year producing up to 8 plays in that time which makes the Company one of the largest producing companies in the UK, and the largest drama company in Scotland.
Scott monument
After his death in 1832, a competition was held to design a monument to the life of Sir Walter Scott. This winning entry by George Meikle Kemp was built between 1840 and 1846. Scott and his dog Maida sit at the bottom, underneath a 200-foot spire that contains 64 statues of characters from his works. You can climb the tower to get some amazing views of the city as well as a better look at those statues..
Apr - Sep: Mon - Sat 9:00 - 18:00 Sun 10:00 - 18:00 Oct - Mar: Mon - Sat 9:00 - 15:00 Sun 10:00 - 15:00
£3.00 Certificate issued on entrance
Scottish Parliament
Despite the political furore surrounding its design and building, the new home of the Scottish Parliament is an impressive and unique architectural achievement. Access to the building is free, and you can visit the public galleries of the Chamber or Committee rooms to see Parliament in action on business days. On non-business days, the Chamber and Committee Room public galleries are open for visitors to see these remarkable spaces and staff are available to answer questions. There is also an exhibition on the Parliament and guided tours of the building are available at a small charge.
Business days (normally Tuesday-Thursday): 09.00 - 19.00 Non-business days (normally Mondays and Fridays and every weekday when Parliament is in recess): Apr - Oct: 10.00 - 18.00, Nov - Mar 10.00 - 16.00 Weekends: 10.00 - 16.00 Last admission 45 minutes before closing. Closed Dec 25 & 26 and Jan 1 & 2
Free Guided Tours: Adults: £3.50,Conc: £1.75, Under 5: Free Support workers/carers accompanying a disabled person: Free Cafe, shop, créche (booking in advance is advised) baby changing / feeding facilities, wheelchair & pushchair loan
St Giles Cathedral
St Giles' Cathedral is the historic City Church of Edinburgh. With its famed crown spire it stands on the Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, it is the Mother Church of Presbyterianism and contains the Chapel of the Order of the Thistle (Scotland's chivalric company of knights headed by the Queen).
Traverse Theatre
Now in its 45th year, Edinburgh's Traverse Theatre is Scotland's new writing theatre, with a record of excellence since 1963. With quality, award-winning productions and programming, the Traverse receives accolades at home and abroad from audiences and critics alike.
The Traverse has an unrivalled reputation for producing contemporary theatre of the highest quality, invention and energy, commissioning and supporting writers from Scotland and around the world and facilitating numerous script development workshops, rehearsed readings and public writing workshops. The Traverse aims to produce several major new theatre productions plus a Scottish touring production each year.
Usher Hall
April 2nd 2007 sees the official start of the works that will produce a refurbished and upgraded Usher Hall. As many of you will be aware, we will be creating a 21st Century Concert Hall with much improved facilities and spaces, including the construction of a new glass wing on Grindlay Street. This is a historic and exciting phase in the Usher Hall's development but will, of course, have an impact on the area for a period of some 21 months.
Waverley Station
Waverley Station is in the centre of the city, and easily in walking distance from Princes Street, the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace.
Also, conveniently located beside Waverley Station is the AirLink bus service to Edinburgh airport with very regular departures from Edinburgh city centre to the airport, just a 25 minute jouney away.
Dundee Cineworld
Up to 11 different films show at Cineworld on any one day.
ADVANCE BOOKING BY PHONE 0871 200 2000
9B Scotland Street
Cassie, Archie, Jasmin and Harry Bouverie own this Georgian Town House that offers the style of a country house in the city with its antique furnishings and enclosed quiet garden.
It is very close to the city centre being just a short 10 minute walk from Princes Street - an ideal base from which to explore the sights and culture offered by this wonderful city.
They run this cosy and friendly bed and breakfast with Petra Huckova their housekeeper. Petra will be there to welcome you and give advice on things to do and places to go. 9b is due North of Edinburgh's Waverley Station where the airport bus terminates for the City Centre.
9B Scotland Street is a 'below stairs' part of a Town House which has been cleverly converted to sleep eight guests - 2 twin rooms with private bathrooms, the Garden and Tulip rooms and 2 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, the Poppy and Primrose rooms.
We do not accept bookings for one night Saturdays only. Sorry. Click on the tabs behind to see availability.
Primrose Room
Double room with en-suite shower and wc facilities for our guests.
Poppy Room
Double room with en-suite bathroom and wc.
Garden Room
Twin bedded garden room with private bathroom and wc.
Tulip Room
Twin bedded or double garden room with private wc/wash-room and separate shower-room facilities.
Holyrood Palace
This magnificent Baroque Palace has been intricately linked with Scotland's monarchy throughout the ages, but is perhaps best known as the home of Mary, Queen of Scots and for being a temporary base for Bonnie Prince Charlie during the Jacobite Uprising. Originally founded as Holyrood Abbey by David I in 1128, the palace has seen much damage, notably by Hertford in 1544 at Henry VIII's bequest and by Cromwell's soldiers. Today, the Palace is the official residence of The Queen in Scotland and is used for receptions and state ceremonies. Tours of the building take in the State Apartments with their renowned plasterwork ceilings and ornate furnishings, the Great Gallery, which houses most of Jacob de Wet's portraits of the kings of Scotland and Mary, Queen of Scots' bedchamber. Many great works of art are spread throughout the Palace. The Queen's Gallery also provides a chance to see a changing selection of Royal treasures. Showing at time of press until 20th November 2005 is 'Watercolours and Drawings from the Collection of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother'. 'Unfolding Pictures: Fans in the Royal Collection' follows that from 9th December 2005 until 29th May 2006.
Apr-Oct: 09:30 - 18:00 (last entry 17:00) Nov - Mar: 09:30 - 16:30 (last entry 15:30) The Queen's Gallery closed 20 Nov - 8 Dec 2005 Palace closed 25/26 Dec, Good Friday & during royal visits
Adult: Queen's Gallery £5.00, Palace £8.50, Both £11.00 Over 60 / Student (With ID): QG £4.00, P £7.00, Both £9.00 Under 17: QG £3.00, P £4.50, Both £5.50 Under 5: Free Family Ticket (2+3): QG: £13.00, P £21.50, Both £27.50 Shop, Disabled Access, Cafe
53 Frederick Street
No. 53 Frederick Street, bed and breakfast in Edinburgh is perfectly situated in the very heart of the city centre, providing a magnificent yet unique spacious central home to explore Edinburgh, separated from Edinburgh Castle only by the Gardens!
No. 53 Frederick Street guest house offers all the comforts and facilities that the discerning traveller visiting Edinburgh for business or leisure expects. The Edinburgh B&B accommodation is an original Georgian town-house situated on the second and third floors, that dates from circa 1820, and many of the original features have been carefully retained. This is an elegant and extremely spacious guest house, typified in a welcoming open hall with feature bow wall and staircase to upper floor.
The newly decorated bedrooms are each individually designed to make your stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible, having all the modern conveniences but still retaining a classic environment, including magnificent original carved Adam fire surrounds, scots pine paneling, cornicing and en-suite shower rooms.
Room 1
The family / quad room, has either one king-size bed and two singles or four single beds with ensuite wc and shower room. The room also contains a sofa, TV and DVD player and small fridge. Prices are quoted as 'Per room per night'
Room 2
Triple / Double room, with either one king-size bed / 2 twins and a sofa-bed with ensuite wc and shower room, with TV and DVD player. Prices are quoted as 'Per room per night'
Room 4
Double / Twin room, with king-size double or 2 single beds with separate private bath and shower room wc, with TV and DVD player. Prices are quoted as 'Per room per night'
21 India Street
Number Twenty One is a Georgian House of great character in the New Town of Edinburgh. It is the home of a branch of the Macpherson Chieftains and the history of the family adds to a tangible feel of the past. The elegant drawing room and dining room are surrounded by family portraits and many stories of this old family are written about in the hostess’ memoirs ‘A Strange and Wild Place’
Patio Room
This is a separate unit with its own front door and patio on garden level. The bedroom has two single beds and there is a private shower room and toilet. Access to main rooms is through a fire door.
Gladstone's land
Discover what life was really like in 17th century Edinburgh. This fascinating Ol Town tenement is full of stunning art and furniture and the painted ceilings are truly breathtaking. Gladstone's land is only a minute's walk from the castle.
The Georgian House
Discover high society living and life 'below satirs' in Edinburgh's New Town - 18th century style! Stunning collections of china, silver, paintings and furniture in one of the most fashionable townhouses of its day.
Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
A total lesson in the history and making of the national drink. Watch a short film on the making of whisky, visit the distillery and learn the subtleties of the process, meet the ghost of a master blender who passes on some trade secrets and go on a barrel ride through the 300-year history of the 'water of life'. Samples are also given out, with juice for the kids. Afterwards, you can grab lunch or dinner in 'Amber', the award winning restaurant & bar.
10:00 - 18:30. Last tour 17:30. Closed Christmas Day
Adult: £8.50, Concession: £6.50, Child (5-17): £6.40, Family Ticket (up to 4 children): £19.95 Restaurant, whisky bar, shop, full disabled access
Scottish National War Memorial and Museum
The Scottish National War Memorial commemorates nearly 150,000 Scottish casualties in the First World War, 1914 - 1918, over 50,000 in the Second World War, 1939 - 1945 and the campaigns since 1945, including the Malayan Emergency, the Korean War, Northern Ireland, the Falklands War and the Gulf War.
The Memorial is to be found in Crown Square at the very top of the rock on which Edinburgh Castle stands. In 1927 the architect Sir Robert Lorimer and two hundred Scottish artists and craftsmen created a serene Hall Of Honour and Shrine where the names of the dead are contained in books that are on permanent display.
The Memorial is open to the public, free of charge on application to the Castle Ticket Office.
National Library of Scotland
Established as the Advocate's Library in 1682, this became the National Library of Scotland under an Act of Parliament in 1925. This treasure house of books, manuscripts, music, maps, pamphlets and periodicals focuses on Scotland and the Scots, with over 8 million printed items, 18,500 current periodicals and 252 newspaper titles. Reading rooms are open for reference and research and exhibitions on a variety of Scottish themes are held all year round..
Mon/Tue & Thu/Fri 9:30 - 17:00 (20:00 during Festival) Wed 10:00 - 17:00 (20:00 during Festival) Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Sun 14:00 - 17:00
Free Shop, disabled access, refreshment room
City Arts Centre
Home of Edinburgh's collection of Scottish Art, and a leading temporary exhibition space, the City Art Centre opened in 1980. It handles an eclectic mix of temporary exhibitions, from rare Egyptian antiques to the Art of Star Wars to Michelangelo' s drawings. The city's fine art collection consists of around 3,500 works of Scottish art: paintings, watercolours, drawings, prints, photographs, sculpture and tapestries, including works by McTaggart, Fergusson, Peploe and Eardley. There are also works by contemporary Scottish artists, like Davie, Blackadder, Paolozzi and Bellany.
Mon - Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Sun 12:00 - 17:00
Free (charges for occasional exhibitions) Cafe, shop, Disabled access
Mary Kings Close
Visit Edinburgh's Deepest Secret, Award winning Attraction
A warren of hidden 'closes' or streets where real people lived, worked and died. For centuries they have lain forgotten and abandoned... until now.
bookings hotline 08702 430 160
Open Daily - The Royal Mile Edinburgh
Scottish Storytelling Centre
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is a brand new building designed by Malcolm Fraser Architects, half way along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. The Centre includes John Knox House, the Netherbow Theatre, the George Mackay Brown Library and the Storytelling Café, as well as a free public exhibition, Scotland’s Stories.
The Centre is the ideal place to experience live storytelling, discover more about Scotland’s rich story heritage and develop your own storytelling skills, right at the heart of Edinburgh’s literary quarter. We’re open to the public and admission to Scotland’s Stories is free.
Camera Obscura
Optician Maria Theresa Short established Camera Obscura in 1853 to show off some of the amazing scientific advances she was fascinated by, which included 'a powerful Galvanic Machine, a Fairy Fountain of electrified water and a wonderful Electric Boy!' Camera Obscura is still showing a live view of the city using Short's Victorian technology today, including the opportunity to spy on pedestrians below and 'pick them up' in your hand, as well as some amazing holograms, great rooftops views and controllable, live city viewcams. There is also the Magic Gallery of Optical Illusions, where you can have a shocking experience in the Electric Room, catch your shadow, or shake hands with your own ghost!
Earth Explorers get ready … as you are about to go travelling through time and across the planet on a roller-coaster journey of discovery!
There’s so much to see and do! You can journey to the centre of the earth, become an astronaut and witness “outer space”, go time travelling back to the beginning of time, wander through a tropical rainforest, feel the chill of polar ice and even come face to face with your great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great ancestors! And that is only for starters!
You can also take a helicopter flight across Scotland’s dynamic landscape, dive to the depths of the oceans, come face to face with a dinosaur and go time travelling into our distant and unknown future. Facilities include:
Natural Selection Gift Shop Food Chain Cafe Ocean Commotion Soft Play Area Full Disabled Access Car Park
Royal Yacht Brittania
Launched from John Brown's Shipyard in Clydebank in 1953, the Royal Yacht carried the Queen and her family all over the world during 968 official voyages spanning 44 years. See where the Royal Family lived, worked and relaxed during those years, as well as the staff quarters and even the engine room. The State Dining Room is particularly impressive and it is easy to forget you are aboard a ship in the presence of such luxury. An audio handset guides you around the ship. Described by the BBC as 'Scotland's leading visitor-friendly attraction'.
Oct - Mar: 10: 00 - 15:30 Apr - Sep: 9:30 - 16:30 (Closes 90 mins after last entry) Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Adult: £9.00, Over 60: £7.00, Child (5-17) £5.00, Under 5: Free, Family Ticket (2+3): £25.00 Parking adjacent, gift shop, full disabled access, complimentary audio tour, children's handsets available
Lauriston Castle
Originally a 1590's tower house, Lauriston Castle's Edwardian interiors are carefully preserved and show the owners to be wealthy, middle class collectors. Prints, paintings, tapestries, textiles, porcelain, Sheffield-plate, Blue John, British and continental furniture and many objets d'art assembled by William Robert Reid are enhanced by the Castle's tasteful decorations. The tranquil setting, overlooking the Firth of Forth, and beautiful grounds made this a highly desirable residence..
Castle: Apr - Oct: Sat - Thu Guided tours at 11:20, 12:20, 14:20, 15:20 & 16:20 Nov - Mar: Sat & Sun Guided tours at 14:20 & 15:20
Castle Grounds: 9:00 to dusk
Castle: Adult £4.50, Concession: £3.00, tours last approx. 50 minutes Castle grounds: Free Disabled Access, incl toilets, to Grounds
Craigmillar Castle
This impressive ruins was first built in 1374. Many additions to the structure followed over the next 200 years. Like many of Edinburgh's monuments, much damage was caused when Hertford took the castle in 1544, during the 'rough wooing'. Mary Queen of Scots used Craigmillar so often that her French attendants gave a nearby hamlet the name it bears to this day: Little France. There are plenty of rooms, stairs and basements here to make an afternoons exploring highly enjoyable.
Apr - Sep: 9:30 - 18:30 (last entry 18:00) Oct - Mar: Sat - Wed 9:30 - 16:30, last entry 16:00 closed Thurs & Fri
Adult: £3.00, Concession: £2.25, Child: £1.20 Car and coach parking, disabled toilets, shop, visitor centre, refreshments
Water of Leith Visitor Centre
The Water of Leith runs right through Edinburgh and you can follow its path on the Water of Leith Walkway all the way from Balerno in the south to the port of Leith at the sea. Halfway along the walk, at Slateford, is this visitor centre, which has an interactive exhibition on the river's heritage and wildlife. You can watch the life of the river through the video well, control the ebb and flow of the water, cause a flood and try to stop the giant waterwheel. The sights and sounds of the riverbank are captured on the 'call of the wild' wall.
10:00 - 16:00 everyday Apr - Sep closed Mon & Tue Oct - Mar Closed 24 Dec - 5 Jan
Adult £1.90, Concession £1.40, Child £1.20, Family £5.00, Members Free Cafe, Gift Shop, Disabled Access, Events all year
Surgeons Hall Museum
Scotland's largest medical museum houses one of the most significant surgical collections in the world. William Playfair’s outstanding Pathology Museum*, the oldest in Britain, contains human anatomical and pathological specimens from the late 18th century. Other objects, images and artworks trace surgery’s fascinating history from Roman times to the present including the breakthrough discoveries of antisepsis and anaesthesia, the curious development of false teeth and the chilling Burke and Hare murders. 'Sport, Surgery and the Well Being' highlights the benefits of sports and exercise medicine and gives you the chance to test your skill as a surgeon on the keyhole surgery training unit.
Royal Observatory
The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is unique among UK scientific establishments in that it houses on a single site a university astronomy research group, an establishment of a UK Research Council and a Visitor Centre
Dalmeny House
This Stately Home is a Tudor Gothic Revival house built in 1815. The house contains some superb 18th Century French furniture, tapestries, and porcelain. There is also one of the world's most important Napoleonic collections, which was assembled by the 5th Earl of Rosebery, as well as portraits by Reynolds, Raeburn, Gainsborough and Lawrence.
July - Aug: Sun - Tue 14:00 - 17:30 (last entry 16:30)
Built in 1699 as a home for the Earls of Hopetoun, who later became the Marquesses of Linlithgow, this is a spectacular Georgian stately home. Designed by Sir William Bruce and William Adam, it is set in 150 acres of parkland, including a deer park. The grounds offer some beautiful walks and views. Inside the house is a collection of fine paintings, original furnishings and d‚cor, tapestries and objects d'art with Aubusson tapestries and impressive chandeliers in the Ballroom.
Also here is the beautiful Stables Tearoom for lunch, coffee or an extremely impressive cream tea!
Easter - Sep: 10:00 - 17:30 (last entry 16:30)
House and Grounds Adult :£7.00, Child (5-16): £4.00 Under 5: Free Conc: £6.00, Family (2 + 2 ): £20.00 Grounds Adult £3.50, Child (5-16): £2.00 Under 5: Free, Conc: £3.00, Family (2 + 2): £9.00 Cafe
Boness Steam Railway
The Scottish Railway Preservation Society operates the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, which has been developed since 1979 on a green-field site by the south shore of the Firth of Forth. Several historic buildings have been obtained and re-erected to provide a traditional railway setting. Bo'ness station opened in 1981. The line was extended to Kinneil in 1987 and to Birkhill in 1989. The passenger service now operates to Birkhill, where the fireclay mine is open to the public.
Dalkeith Country Park
The estate evolved around Dalkeith House which was built around 1700, as a large pleasure garden. It never stops changing.
The formality of manicured lawns and hedges has been softened by natures hand over the years and has produced this unique semi-natural woodland which is the home to deer, foxes and a myriad of smaller birds, animals and insects.
The woodland although planted and managed as a commercial crop still maintains a feeling of wildwood and romance.
Rosslyn Chapel
Rosslyn Chapel is a bit of a mystery. A medieval church, built in 1446 by William St Clair, the last Prince of Orkney, the chapel does not conform to any contemporary architecture or fashion. It is full of intricate decorations, many of which portray Biblical scenes, the most famous being the 'Apprentice Pillar'. There are also many references to the Knights Templar, Freemasonry, and Pagan symbols; including the largest number of 'Green Men' found in any medieval building. The real curiosity though, is the existence of carvings depicting plants brought to this country from the 'New World', which pre-date Columbus' discovery of the Americas by 100 years. Recently it has been the focus of much attention from Holy Grail hunters, after featuring in the book, The Da Vinci Code.
Mon - Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Sun 12:00 - 16:45
Adult: £6.00, Concession: £5.00 Teashop, shop/visitor centre
Linlithgow Canal Centre
The Edinburgh & Glasgow Union Canal is 31½ miles [50 km] long from Edinburgh to Falkirk and is linked to the Forth & Clyde Canal at Falkirk by the new Falkirk Wheel to continue the journey to Glasgow.
Linlithgow Union Canal Society (LUCS) administers the Canal Centre and operates boat trips from Manse Road Basin every weekend from Easter until the first week in October with two boats from 2pm. You can cruise the calm and peaceful canal to the Avon Aqueduct in comfort on board the 'St Magdalene' or journey the town stretch on 'Victoria', a replica of a Victorian steam packet boat.
Linlithgow Palace
The magnificent ruins of Linlithgow Palace are set in a park beside a loch.
All of the Stewart kings lived at the Palace. Numerous renovations to the palace’s grand facades and chambers were carried out as each sought to create the ideal modern palace.
The Palace is the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Room 3
Double / Twin room, with either one king-size bed / 2 twins with ensuite wc and shower room, with TV and DVD player. Prices are quoted as 'Per room per night'
The Royal Botanical Gardens
Home to over 6% of all known plants, the Garden is acknowledged to be one of the finest in the world where unusual and beautiful plants can be found. Tender plants have always been an important part of the Living Collections and the Glasshouses featuring Britain's tallest Palm House, is a haven for botanical wonders in ten climate zones. Discover some of the world's oldest plants in the Orchid & Cycad House. Edinburgh's most famous tropical rainforest, the Tropical Aquatic House, displays well-known and economically important plants, including bananas and rubber, as well as some familiar houseplants. The world's largest collection of vireya rhododendrons, originally from the mountains of New Guinea and Borneo, are on display in the Peat and Rock House. These beautiful species share their house with plants that feed on insects!
Dawyck Botanic Garden
Dawyck is truly one of the world’s finest arboreta.
Renowned for its seasonal displays, an abundance of exotic and native plants provides a breathtaking backdrop of colour throughout the year.
Museum of Scotland
Description The Museum of Scotland is a striking new landmark in Edinburgh's historic Old Town and has been described as the finest Scottish building of the twentieth century. The museum presents for the first time, the history of Scotland - its land, its people and their achievements - through rich national collections. It houses more than 10,000 of the nation's most precious artefacts, as well as everyday objects which throw light on life in Scotland throughout the ages. Adjacent to the Royal Museum. Individual admission to the regular exhibits is FREE!
Dunskey Guest House
Village location, yet only 10 min drive for the Stranraer Ferries, the Dunskey Guest House is an ideal base for your holiday in Portpatrick. It sits in its own private grounds overlooking the picturesque village of Portpatrick in the south west of Scotland.
Just a couple of minutes walk away, you will find the harbour and the seafront, various craft shops, friendly pubs and a great choice of restaurants. For those of you who enjoy outdoor activities, Dunskey Guest House is ideal for golfing holidays as we are only 50 yards away from Portpatrick Golf Club, and we can offer concessionary rates at 6 local golf courses.
All of our 9 letting rooms are spacious and decorated to a high standard. We are able to offer double, family and single occupancy rooms - 2 family rooms, 5 double bedrooms and 2 twin bedrooms. Each room is centrally-heated, with en-suite facilities, tea/coffee making equipment, hairdryer, radio alarm clock and DVD player.
We have a comfortable residents lounge with TV, library and a selection of games. Alternatively, make use of our lovely garden, which has various seating areas, and enjoy the tranquility and views over Portpatrick
Hawthorne House
A family-owned house situated in the heart of the historic burgh of South Queensferry. Ideally situated for Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Forth Road Bridge that opens up the road.
Hawthorne House was built pre-1840 and has all the charm of a building of this age. It is situated within the conservation area of South Queensferry. Totally refurbished in 1997, the house has been tastefully decorated.
City Nightclub
At City Nightclub, you will find an energetic mix of trendy people and big tunes. City offers a variety of music styles from chart hits to funky house and party anthems to seventies classics. Whether you are looking for the top student night, an office night out, the perfect package for your hen or stag party or simply a night in Edinburgh, City has a different night of fresh entertainment to suit your clubbing requirements. With its four bars, City gives you plenty of areas to party, dance or chill. When you require a break from the dance floor, visit The Mezz for a change of scenery or to relax in the booths. All in all City gives you clubbing as it should be - sexy, sassy and fun!
Loch Ness -- Jacobite Lake Cruises
For the finest way to see Loch Ness, nothing compares to a luxury cruise with Jacobite - Experience Loch Ness, Scotland. Enjoy the splendour of a bright summer's day. Thrill to the crisp exhilaration of a winter cruise, and when it’s a little too crisp! Enjoy it with a hot drink from the warmth of the centrally heated cabin. Whichever season you choose to visit, our Loch Ness cruises are a superb way to experience the magnificence of the loch and explore its stunning attractions, such as the ancient ruins of Urquhart Castle.
Jacobite, offers not just cruises but a wide selection of tours, and combined tour/cruises, and charters sailing on Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal throughout the year.
Thirlestane Castle
Set in the Scottish Borders at Lauder, Thirlestane Castle has its origins in the 13th century. It was rebuilt as the Maitland family home in 1590 and greatly enhanced by the Duke of Lauderdale in the 1670s. In 1840, it was extended and refurbished with the addition of two new wings.
Thirlestane Castle The Duke's Grand Bed Chamber
The Maitlands are a famous Scottish family who first came to Britain from France with William the Conqueror. As the seat of the Earls and Duke of Lauderdale, the Castle has at times held a central role in the history of Scotland. Now in the care of a Charitable Trust, Thirlestane has been carefully restored to its former splendour.
Edinburgh Zoo
The wildest visitor attraction in Scotland, this leading Zoo is home to over 1,000 rare and beautiful animals. Giftshop, cafeterias and wonderful hilltop safari ride - it's a great day out.
Fort George, is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain, if not Europe. Its garrison buildings, artillery defences bristling with cannon, and a superb collection of arms – including bayoneted muskets, pikes, swords and ammunition pouches – provide a fascinating insight into 18th-century military life.
Fort George is the only Ancient Monument in Scotland still functioning as intended – a working army barracks – yet welcoming visitors. A gift shop, which sells a wide range of gifts including locallymade products, and a café are available. The Regimental Museum of the Queen’s Own Highlanders is here. There is also a summer events programme. A free audio tour (in six languages) is available. Wheelchairs available. 6m W of Nairn, 11m NE of Inverness off the A96 Opening Times: Open all year. Last ticket sold 45 minutes before closing. Café open limited hours in winter. Admission Prices:Adult: £6.50; Child £3.25; Conc £5.00
Malleny Garden
Walled garden with a delightful collection of old-fasioned roses and fine herbaceous borders. Also houses the National Bonsai Collection for Scotland. A particular feature of the garden is the four 400 year old clipped yew trees. Opening Times: All year, daily 10–6 or dusk if earlier. Admission Prices: Adult £3, Family £8, 1 Parent £6 ,Concs £2
Dirleton Castle and Garden
The remains of Dirleton Castle stand on a rocky crag, hidden within the grounds of a beautiful garden.
The oldest parts of the castle date back to the 13th century when John de Vaux replaced an earlier castle on the site. The main feature of his castle was the three storey drum tower, or keep, which contained the Lord's hall and private apartments.
From the late 13th century when Scotland and England were at war, the castle was attacked repeatedly, changing hands many times, eventually being partially demolished on the orders of Robert the Bruce.
Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World
Free-flying exotic butterflies in a large indoor rainforest. Free roaming Iguanas, Hummingbirds, Koi and Quail. Poisonous arrow frogs, glow-in-the-dark scorpions, giant pythons, large lizards and chameleons, tarantulas and amazing leaf-cutter ants. “Meet the Beasties” handling sessions and unique Scottish Honey Bee display. Opening Times: Winter: daily: 1000-1700; Summer: 0930-1730 Admission Prices:Adult £5.00, Senior £3.85, Child £3.85
National Museum of Flight
Man’s fascination with flight comes to life at this protected First and Second World War airfield. Explore an aviation collection that is one of the best in the UK and find out how flight has changed our world. Now home to Scotland ’s Concorde. Opening Times: April–October, daily 10:00–17:00; open until 18:00 in July and August; November–March, weekends only 10:00–16:00 (also 27–31 December, 3–6 January, 9–17 February) Admission: National Museum of Flight - Adult £5.50; Concession £4.50; Child (12 and under) free; National Museums Scotland Member free Plus Concorde Boarding Pass: Adult £8.50; Concession £6.50; Child £2; National Museums Scotland Member free
Preston Mill
Picturesque 18 thcentury Preston Mill sits on the banks of the River Tyne, which still drives the mill's water wheel. The nearby millpond, provides the finishing touch to an idyllic countryside spot. Although the mill no longer produces grain, visitors can see and hear the original working mechanism of bygone days and imagine the miller at work. Opening Times: 1 Jun to 30 Sep, Thur–Mon 1–5. Admission Prices: Adult £5, Family: £14, 1 Parent £10, Conc £4
Scottish Mining Museum
Be taken on a trip through the highs and lows of an industry once the industrial backbone of Scotland. See, hear and feel the different elements that made up this dangerous and often deadly work; with exhibitions, magic helmets, interactives and film theatres. Group Rates available. Opening Times: 10am to 5pm March to October and 10am to 4pm November to February. Admission Prices:Adult £5.95; Chil/Conc £3.95; Family (2+4) £17.95
Tantallon Castle
Tantallon features extensive earthworks and a very imposing red stone curtain wall that protects one side of a promontory that is otherwise surrounded by steep cliffs and the sea. The scenic location on the Firth of Forth, overlooking Bass Rock, would be impressive enough, but the sheer scale of the curtain wall, 15m (50ft) high and 3.5m (12ft) thick, make this castle stand out. You can climb to the top of this wall to enjoy the great views
St Abb's Head - National Nature Reserve
A National Nature Reserve and important site for cliff nesting sea-birds from May to August. Visitors can watch them wheeling and diving in countless numbers below the high cliffs here on the edge of the North Sea. The 90 m high cliffs are home to colonies of guillemots, kittiwakes, razorbills, shags, fulmars, puffins and herring gulls which nest on narrow ledges from April - August. Exhibition and ranger guided walks. Opening Times: Visitor Centre: 31 March to 31 Oct, daily 10–5. Nature Reserve: daily, all year. Admission Prices: £2.00 Contribute and conserve
Scottish Seabird Centre
The Scottish Seabird Centre is an award winning wildlife visitor centre and one of Scotland's five star attractions. From its stunning location overlooking the sea and islands of the Forth, visitors enjoy a close encounter with nature to remember.
The ultimate in remote viewing, cameras on the islands beam back live panoramas and close-ups onto giant screens of such good quality that visitors can even read the rings on individual birds' feet!
World famous Bass Rock gannets to comical puffins in spring. Guillemots huddled together like penguins on the sea clifffs and the fluffy white newborn seals on the Isle of May.
Overshiel Farmhouse
A lovely Georgian Farmhouse on the outskirts of Edinburgh with easy access into city centre by car, bus or train.
Enjoy a taste of the country life on our family-run 300 acre farm. The comfortable bedrooms look onto a large attractive garden and acres of farmland. Several good pubs and restaurants are nearby.
Two of our bedrooms are annex rooms which are part of the house but have their own entrance, ensuring complete privacy and freedom to come and go! All rooms have a hospitality tray with tea, coffee and biscuits. TV, radio/alarm clock and hairdryers are provided.
Enjoy a delicious Scottish breakfast in our attractive dining room. Guests can relax in our spacious and luxurious lounge.
Cauldburn House
A warm and friendly welcome awaits at our family run modern bed and breakfast, close to the M8, M9, M90 and only 15 minutes from Edinburgh airport.
We are situated in our own grounds within rolling countryside. We are a non-smoking establishment with large gardens and good parking.
Good food, comfortable rooms and a warm welcome await you. Cauldburn House is centrally situated for touring Scotland for business or pleasure. Visit the unique Falkirk Wheel, Linlithgow Palace and the many other mansion houses in the area.
Elmview
Nicki and Robin Hill's luxurious 5 star (AA certified 5 yellow stars and egg cup award) bed and breakfast accommodation is situated in the heart of the historic city of Edinburgh in a delightful Victorian terrace within easy walking distance of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street (1km) on the edge of Bruntsfield Links, which is possibly the oldest recorded golf course.
The five spacious ensuite bedrooms have been furnished and equipped to add to the feeling of a personal home. All the rooms have 6 foot wide king-sized double beds and also a private ensuite shower room attached. The rooms are very quiet and include a fridge with fresh milk, a television and DVD player with a library of DVD films, direct dial telephones, Secure WiFi access to broad-band internet (one laptop available for loan to guests), CD player/radio alarm and Fresh flowers.
Ard-Na-Said Guest House
Ard-na-said ranks as one of the best quality 4 star Guest Houses in Edinburgh and each year is improved to offer you quality, comfort and a friendly atmosphere you will struggle to find elsewhere and is one of the few to offer offstreet parking.
Being built in 1875 the Property offers large traditional rooms all with en-suite facilities and retaining many of the original features often lost in refurbishment. The ceiling of the Wallace Suite is a fine example of this ( see contacts page ).
All rooms have central heating, tea/coffee making facilities, tv and en-suite facilities.
In the morning you are sure to be satisfied by a wide range of breakfast options which will set you up for a great day.
Accommodation: 1 Deluxe Room with Super Kingsize 4 post bed ( Wallace ), 1 family room, 2 double rooms 3 rooms - double or twin, Guest Lounge
Rhovanion
Welcome to Rhovanion Bed & Breakfast in Coldingham, the perfect location for a relaxing break. We offer en-suite bed and breakfast accommodation in a pleasant rural setting in a quiet Coldingham lane alongside a pretty 'burn' and just a short walk from the award winning beach at Coldingham Bay.
All of our bedrooms have full en-suite facilities, television and hospitality trays. There is also a separate guests lounge with television and a large selection of books where you can relax at your leisure.
Everybody is welcome at Rhovanion including families, couples and single travellers. We are in the perfect location for visitors to St Abbs Nature Reserve and St Abbs and Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserves. If you like diving, bird watching, walking or cycling or just like to relax in the garden, Rhovanion offers everything you need.
Craigielea
The Craigielea is a family owned 3 star Bed & Breakfast which is situated in the centre of Galashiels in the beautiful Scottish Borders. This Victorian house has been operating as a Guest House for over 13 years, and has 1 Double Room & 2 Twin Rooms, all with full en-suite facilities. There is also the added benefit of on road parking to the rear of the property.
We have 3 well appointed and comfortable guest rooms at The Craigielea One Double and 2 Twin rooms.. All rooms are centrally Heated with en-suite shower rooms and have tea/coffee making facilities and colour TV's. Ironing facilities available on request.
Albert Terrace Bed and Breakfast
Welcome to Albert Terrace, family home to Mike & Roberta Robinson. Our 19th Century terraced house overlooks the historic Musselburgh Old Links Golf and Race Course. We have two large comfortable bedrooms accommodating up to five guests. These bedrooms share one private bathroom.
To the east we have the wonderful open country of East Lothian, with sandy beaches, rocky cliffs and world famous golf courses.
Kirklea Guest House
Kirklea Guest House is a 100-year old Victorian terraced villa just one mile from the famous city centre of Edinburgh.
We have six bedrooms: two singles (one with private bathroom), two doubles (one ensuite), one family room (ensuite) and one twin room (also ensuite). All of these have comfortable beds, tea and coffee making facilities, colour TV and wash-basin.
Naturally, all rooms are centrally-heated with an adjustable thermostat. Each room also contains an information pack about Edinburgh so you can decide what to do in Edinburgh at your leisure.
Billerwell Farm
Nestling in the beautiful Rule Water valley, “a forgotten gem of the Scottish Borders”, Billerwell provides a perfect haven for walkers, cyclists, explorers – or just those who want to get away from it all. With 4 star B&B accommodation in the tastefully restored Victorian farmhouse.
The farmhouse itself has 3 luxurious double en-suite bedrooms (one a twin bedded room), a comfortable lounge with log fire and a dining room with a panoramic view towards the wildlife pond, hills and river. Comfort is high on the agenda, with high quality king size beds, Egyptian cotton sheets, fluffy towels, under-floor heating in all the bathrooms. The delicious and varied breakfast menus are sourced from local produce.
Well-behaved dogs are very welcome and dog beds are provided and trout fishing is available on Rule Water within the farm land.
The Wing
The Wing is situated on the East Bay seafront with panoramic views from the resident's lounge of the Firth of Forth and its famous Bass Rock. The house has full central heating and all bedrooms are en-suite with TVs and tea and coffee making facilities. A few minutes walk from the house is the Scottish Seabird Centre and picturesque harbour.
Springbank Cottage
Nestling in a quiet corner near to the harbour in the tranquil coastal village of St. Abbs, Springbank Cottage offers the ideal opportunity to relax and unwind. Formerly a fisherman's dwelling this early nineteenth century cottage has been converted into a comfortable and cosy three star B & B with an adjoining open-air Tea Garden.
Springbank Cottage is built on three levels and on the top floor has a large en suite double room plus a twin room with an adjacent private bathroom. Both rooms enjoy spectacular sea views and can accommodate an extra single bed to sleep an additional adult or child.
The third letting single or small double room, also with an adjacent bathroom, is located on the ground floor and is particularly suitable for guests who might have difficulties negotiating flights of stairs.
An extensive breakfast menu is available in the Dining Room which is located on the second floor of the house with spectacular views of the harbour and the sea cliffs of St. Abbs Head.
Hizzys Guest House
Hizzy’s is a totally refurbished former hotel, now re-opened as a guest house. Owners Frankie and Amanda have been in business together for 20 years, and this is a new and exciting venture for them.
Various rooms are available, including 2 family rooms and a 4-poster bedroom. En suite facilities are available. Other options include an annexe suitable for groups.
Easter Cottage
Douglas and Agnes Stott welcome you to their 4 star B&B. The cottage is approximately 350 years old, with beamed ceilings in many rooms. We have a spacious en-suite double room with power shower and a large bright family room with a double bed and two singles also with private facilities. All rooms also have free access to our wireless internet connection and we can provide a network card for laptops if required.
The family room is approximately ten metres long, partially divided by a stone chimney breast which offers some privacy. The double bedroom with en-suite facilities is downstairs making it more convenient for the less abled.
Two pubs in the village provide dinners and refreshments within short walking distance. Travel cot and highchair can be provided on request.
The Craw Inn
Only 1½ miles from the A1, the village of Auchencrow stands in peaceful countryside with the Lammermuir Hills rising to the west.
The Craw Inn is a splendid tranquil retreat and an ideal base for hill walkers, golf, and all country pursuits. There is diving at St. Abbs, fishing in the River Whiteadder and horse riding can be arranged nearby.
Accommodation
Built in the early 18th century, the Craw Inn is an attractive listed building with a beer garden to the rear. The Inn has been completely refurbished but the old charm still survives and the atmosphere is welcoming and informal. The Inn has three guest bedrooms, all with private modern facilities.
Mansfield Traquair Centre
The Mansfield Traquair Centre is a former Catholic Apostolic Church located on the edge of Edinburgh's historic New Town. The building was designed by the prominent nineteenth-century architect Sir Robert Rowand Anderson and completed in 1885.
The most outstanding feature of the church is the vast scheme of mural decoration painted by Scotland's leading Arts and Crafts artist Phoebe Anna Traquair in the 1890s.
The church suffered badly in the years since it ceased to be a place of worship, and damage to both the fabric of the building and the murals was severe. However, the building was rescued in the nick of time.
The Mansfield Traquair Trust was set up in 1993 to preserve this great building, and the magnificent murals within. A multi-million pound renovation of the building was completed in 2002 and the restoration of the murals was completed in 2005
Wallace Room
Four-poster double suite with modern en-suite shower bathroom
Scott Room
Large double room with en-suite shower bathroom. View of Arthur's seat.
Stevenson Room
Large Double / Twin or Triple room with large en-suite shower bathroom
Burns Room
Large double / Twin with large en-suite shower bathroom
Cluaran Guest House
Centrally situated 4-star accommodation in Edinburgh just off the south west corner of the famous Bruntsfield Links, Cluaran Guest House is a large terraced Victorian home dating from the 1860's. The property has been completely renovated and redecorated in bright, harmonious colours to compliment its very airy, spacious interior.
Our 'Imperial Room' - For that Special Anniversary Occasion. Our most spacious room. King size bed. Flowers/Chocolates/Wine/Champagne on arrival by prior arrangement.
We have three Double rooms available (one can accommodate up to 5). One room is situated on the ground floor for those not wishing or unable to climb stairs.
We have one twin room, and as with the other large rooms it has an ensuite bathroom. This room is decorated in traditional style but with modern feel - in pine and warm peach colours.
The single has a comfortable antique Victorian bed . It has a private bathroom across the landing which contains a bath and shower.
The Guesthouse @ Eskbank
The Guesthouse @ Eskbank has two family rooms and is an ideal spot to bring children. It has a large walled secure garden. The Guesthouse is an excellent Park And Ride base for Edinburgh. You will receive a warm welcome at this family run guesthouse. Set in the beautiful Eskbank conservation area, a stay at the Guesthouse @ Eskbank really allows you to de-stress. An ideal park and ride base for Edinburgh. All six bedrooms are ensuite; three are on the ground floor and one is wheelchair friendly with a wet room. Enjoy a three course Highland breakfast that is healthy and scrumptious. Play croquet or just relax and sun yourself in the sheltered walled garden. Only a short walk to six restaurants and pubs. Fine castle dining just 1 mile. Credit cards accepted.
Room 1
Double room with en-suite shower bathroom. This a quiet room situared at the rear of the house. Overlooks the garden.
Room 2
This pleasant room, overlooking the church and its garden, has one Double bed and one single bed with en-suite shower bathroom. Tariff will default to two person occupancy. Ring for a quoted tariff for a third person.
Room 3
Single bedroom with private bathroom. Pleasant outlook over the church and its garden.
Room 4
Standard double with shared shower to bath in bathroom. Quiet room situated at back of house with a view over the garden.
Room 5
Twin bedded room with en-suite shower bathroom. Overlooks the church and its garden.
Room 6
Single room with shared shower to bath bathroom. Pleasant outook over the church and its garden.
Rankin Room
large double or twin room on ground floor with large ensuite
Crioch Guest House
CRIOCH means 'The end of a long journey' and where better to end any journey than here with us at Crioch Guest House. The house itself is 125 years old with original ornate plaster cornicing and warmly decorated throughout. There is ample parking and we are situated on a bus route.
Facilities at the Crioch Guest House include:
5 Rooms with en-suite bathrooms 1 Room with private bathroom Accommodation available includes single, double, twin and family rooms. All rooms have Television, tea/coffee making facilities, central heating, hairdryer and ironing board, available.
Craigmoss Guest House
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. Free parking available on the street and pet and children friendly.
Our rooms facilities include * 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 * Cleaned daily * 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) * Radio alarm clocks
Ravensdown Guest House
Ravensdown is a friendly and stylish guest house, run by David (Scottish) and Yoke (she is Dutch) which provides excellent value high quality bed and breakfast accommodation in central Edinburgh. A spacious Edwardian house built in the early 1900's, Ravensdown has spectacular views of the city skyline, Edinburgh castle and Arthur’s Seat.
Six well-appointed spacious guest bedrooms, all of which are en suite, situated on the first and second floors. Our front bedrooms have fantastic views of Edinburgh. We can offer double, twin, triple and family rooms. Single occupancy is seasonally available. Ravensdown is non smoking throughout the building, however an ash tray is provided next to our front garden seating.
Wireless Internet Access throughout. Central heating with individual temperature controls in each room. Large comfortable (but firm!) beds. Televisions and tea/coffee making hospitality tray. if there's anything else you need, from an iron, hairdryer, ice (for a quick aperitif before a night on the town!), then please don't hesitate to ask! We're here to do all we can to make everything as easy and enjoyable as possible!
Kintail Room
Family room (Quin) with en-suite bathroom. Two French windows to croquet lawn and two dressing tables. Double bed, bunk beds and solid pull out bed.
Avernish Room
Double room with fine garden view. First floor room with en-suite shower room.
Foveran Room
Double room with fine garden view. First floor room with en-suite shower room.
Melrose room
Twin Bedded room with en-suite bathroom. Ground Floor with great view.
Muir Room
Double room with en-suite bathroom.Ground Floor with great shower.
Lewyss room
Quad room with double bed and bunk beds and en-suite bathroom.
Room 1
Spacious Family room with en-suite shower bathroom. 1 double bed , 1 single bed + single sofa bed
Room 2
Double room with small en-suite shower bathroom
Room 3
Small Single room with private bathroom
Room 4
Family room with King-size bed and two-seater sofa-bed and en-suite bathroom and fabulous view of the bridges.
Room 5
Double room with small en-suite shower bathroom
Glenarch Guesthouse
Glenarch House is a small country residence built in the early part of the nineteenth century. Annexed to the main building is the recently completed guesthouse wing comprising the old coach house and stabling block. There are 5 bedrooms, all are ensuite and on the ground floor.
The guesthouse is set within three acres of delightful grounds bordered by the River Esk to the rear. The sloping grounds of the Esk Valley combined with the adjoining woodlands ensure total seclusion and privacy and form an idyllic setting only 20 minutes drive from Edinburgh city centre.
Located in the conservation area of Eskbank, Dalkeith and only 6 miles south of Edinburgh city centre and 1 mile from the city bypass we are within easy reach of some of Scotland's finest attractions.
Adniston Manor
A warm welcome awaits you at Adniston Manor. Enjoy a fabulous stay at this stylish family run bed and breakfast, with owners Alan and Audrey Russell. We have turned the previously destroyed farm house, which dated back to 1874 and set in 1.6 acres of ground, into an extremely comfortable and unique home for our guests.
Each of the seven rooms has been refurbished to a very high standard all with en-suite facilities and equipped with those little extras to make you feel very much at home.
Room 1
Family room en suite with a double plus two single beds. LCD TV. The room is spacious to say the least and is located at the front of the building offering excellent views of Goldenacre, Arthurs Seat and Edinburgh Castle.
Room 2
King size bed double room with en-suite bathroom. LCD TV. The room is at the front of the building offering excellent views of Goldenacre, Arthurs Seat and Edinburgh Castle.
Room 3
Double room with en-suite bathroom. LCD TV. The room is located at the rear of the bulding.
Room 4
Double room with en-suite bathroom. LCD TV. The room is located at the rear of the bulding.
Room 5
Triple room with en-suite bathroom. The room is spacious and is located at the rear of the bulding.
Room 6
Family room with a double bed and a single bed with en-suite bathroom. The room is spacious at the front of the building offering excellent views of Goldenacre, Arthurs Seat and Edinburgh Castle.
31a Nelson Street
A self-contained central Edinburgh bed and breakfast accommodation for 2 people with own entrance and breakfast delivered from upstairs to you in the morning on a tray. Free broadband internet access. Keys to private gardens. The perfect romantic hideaway
Guest Room
The Guest Room has its own separate entrance and is as secluded a bed and breakfast as you'd like it to be. Comfortable, self-contained, and private with its own shower-room en suite, it is part of Katrina and Fergus Macpherson's home. In the mornings they will knock on your door with your freshly prepared breakfast on a tray.
Room 1
An annex twin bedded room with en-suite shower bathroom. Has its own entrance and so offers complete privacy.
Room 2
An Annex double room with en-suite shower bathroom. This room has its own entrance and so offers complete privacy.
Room 3
A comfortable spacious twin bedded room with shared bathroom in the main house.
Orchard Suite
This split level room has a super king bed and a separate sitting area with sofa bed and garden view.
The bathroom has bath with shower.
Adniston Suite
This large split level room has a draped wrought iron four poster super king bed and a sitting area with sofa bed.
The Victorian style bathroom has separate bath and feature corner shower, plus a private sauna.
Outside is a large verandah for breakfast dining on a sunny morning.
Ideal for a honeymoon couple.
Gladsmuir Room
This room has a zip and link twin or super king bed.
The luxury bathroom has separate bath and extra large shower.
Winton Suite
This room has beautiful wooden furniture and separate sitting area with sofa bed.
The shower room has an extra large shower.
Lovely views of the garden
Cottage and Garden
These rooms in the ajoining cottage, have twin beds and overlook the garden and teir shower rooms have extra large showers. These rooms will appear as fully booked when both rooms are taken. Pleas ring Audrey or Alan to check they are both available if you wish to book them both.
Woodland Room
This room has twin beds and its own entrance although is part of the ajoining cottage and sits under the trees in the woodland end of the garden.
This room also caters for the disabled as the shower has a wet floor area.
Sandilands House
John and Maureen Sandilands extend a warm welcome to you at Sandilands House, a distinctive and charming bungalow of great character built in 1930 to high specifications.
Enjoy an excellent Scottish Service and accommodation in our quality guesthouse. We can offer bed and breakfast with comfort and excellent facilities. Our central location with private parking is an ideal base for visitors to explore the city of Edinburgh and also for our business guests attending conferences around the city.
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese spoken.
All guest rooms are en-suite with furnishing and decoration a reflection of the Scottish tourist boards 3 star award for excellence.
Room 1
A family room with double room and single bed with en-suite shower and wc
Room 2
Twin bedded room with en-suite shower and wc
Room 3
Double room with en-suite shower and wc
Room 4
Double room with en-suite shower and wc
Room 5
Four-poster double room with en-suite shower and wc
Room 1
Ground Floor double room with en-suite shower and wc.
Room 2
Small single room with private bathroom with shower/bath and wc of a good size. Antique brass bed.
Imperial room
Family room with Queen size bed and single bed with good sized en-suite shower-room and wc.
Room 4
Double room with garden view with small en-suite shower-room with wc
Room5
Quiet Twin bedded room to the rear of building with small en-suite shower-room and wc
Room 1
A Double room with en-suite shower and wc. With TV and DVD player. Quiet room overlooking the rear of the house. A selection of DVDs are available for guest use. Prices quoted are per person per night.
Room 2
A double/Twin bedded room with en-suite shower and wc. With TVand DVD player. A selection of DVDs are available for guests use. Prices quoted are per person per night.
Room 3
A double / Twin bedded room with a large private bathroom with shower and wc. With TV and DVD player. A selection of DVDs is available for guest use. Bathrobes are supplied. Prices quoted are per person per night.
Room 4
A family room with a double bed, a single bed and a daybed. A large en-suite shower-room with wc. With TV and DVD player. 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. Prices quoted are per room per night.
Room 6
A large family room with double/twin bed and single day-bed and sofa-bed with en-suite shower room and wc. With TV and DVD player available. 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. Prices quoted are per room per night.
Room 1
Room with king-size double bed or two single beds (twin) and en-suite room shower with wc. Prices shown are per person per night (pppn) based on two people sharing the room
Room 2
Room with king-size double bed and en-suite room shower with wc Prices shown are per person per night (pppn) based on two people sharing the room
Room 3
Room with king-size double bed or two single beds (twin) and en-suite room shower with wc . Prices shown are per person per night (pppn) based on two people sharing the room
Room 4
Room with king-size double bed and en-suite room shower with wc . Prices shown are per person per night (pppn) based on two people sharing the room
Room 5
Room with king-size double bed or two single beds (twin) and en-suite room shower with wc. Prices shown are per person per night (pppn) based on two people sharing the room
Lairds Room
This is a very special room with half-tester double-bed, in which Royalty has slept long ago. The room is spacious and grand, and its bathroom, which is entered through double-doors, is luxurious.
Room 1
Family room with double bed and two single beds and en-suite bathroom
Room 2
Twin bedded room with en-suite batrhroom
Edinburgh City Bed and Breakfast
Edinburgh City Bed and Breakfast offers high quality accommodation in a great location. This luxurious guesthouse lies in Edinburgh’s prestigious west end surrounded with an array of cafes, bars and restaurants.Only 5 minutes walk away is Edinburgh’s Princes Street, famous for its great shops and views of Edinburgh Castle.
It’s also an easy walking distance to famous Royal Mile where you can visit some of Scotland’s best museums and buildings and try one of Edinburgh’s famous ghost walks. You will find Edinburgh Castle resting at the top of the Royal Mile, with spectacular views over the entire city. You can stroll down to the Grassmarket which offers a great selection of cafes and bars.
This building dates back from the 1860s (with various period features) and is split over three levels - the two upper floors are linked by an elegant sweeping staircase. It also benefits from secondary glazing (front facing windows) a magnificent cupola in the upper hall.
Our rooms contain comfortable beds with modern ensuite bathrooms containing good quality showers, basins and WC’s. Each room also has a TV/DVD players, hairdryers and tea and coffee making facilities. Everything you need to a relaxing time in Edinburgh. For those on business WIFI internet access is available throughout the property. Rooms have generous sized windows allowing plenty of light and views of either the street or of the garden area. We have a variety of room types ranging from Double beds for 1 person to family size bedrooms for four- all at competitive prices. We can also accept bookings for small or large groups.