the airy, contemporary rooms feature en suite shower-only bathrooms, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and flat-screen smart tvs, as well as ipod docks and wifi. there's also a sleek gourmet kitchen, a relaxed guest lounge, and an attic fitness room with sloped ceilings and skylights. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. complimentary full breakfast is served in the minimalist dining room, which opens onto a stone patio with a barbecue grill. guests age 16 and older are welcome. 4 miles from broomieknowe golf course, this modern guesthouse built in 2012 is 2. 7 miles from melville castle. on a private lane off the a768 road, and 1 Edinburgh Airport 27 min
National Museum of Scotland (21 min) Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. Palace of Holyroodhouse (21 min) The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. Holyrood Park (18 min) Parkland around the slopes and crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking and cycling paths and a loch. St Giles' Cathedral (23 min) Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. The Real Mary King's Close (23 min) Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Royal Mile (21 min) Scottish National Gallery (23 min) National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (23 min) Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (29 min) Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. Calton Hill (24 min) Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. Rosslyn Chapel (12 min) Intricately carved chapel built in 1446, featured in The Da Vinci Code movie, with history talks. Arthur's Seat (35 min) Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. Scott Monument (25 min) Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. The Scotch Whisky Experience (24 min) Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Edinburgh Castle (24 min) An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. |