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Edinburgh and the Lothians
Historic Edinburgh and the Lothians offer a wide variety of self catering properties - everything from a Georgian townhouse in the city centre to a quiet holiday cottage in the rolling countryside. With Edinburgh Airport on the outskirts of the city and regular train services on the East Coast Line, getting here is easy. With its central location it is easy to travel on to anywhere in Scotland.

Capital City
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a city where medieval lanes and elegant sweeping terraces hold over 10 centuries of history, mystery and tradition. Edinburgh with all its grace and grandeur makes a stirring first impression, and then gets even better.
Edinburgh is a backdrop not just for some of the most dramatic stories of Scotland’s history, but also for a vibrant and contemporary arts culture. It’s a compact city, and best explored on foot. That way you will not miss the closes and alleyways scatter throughout the city.

The Lothians
Surrounding Edinburgh are the hills and farmland of the Lothians: East, Mid and West Lothian. Located on Edinburgh’s doorstep, yet a million miles away from the bustle of the capital city, the Lothians are blessed with some of the driest, sunniest weather in Scotland.

Edinburgh and the Lothians offer the best of both worlds – sophistication and relaxation. Ensure a great holiday, and book your self-catering accommodation now with one of our member’s properties.
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Things to see and do in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Some of the many places to visit in Edinburgh include:
- Historic Edinburgh Castle
- The Royal Mile
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Museum of Childhood
- Enjoy a tour of the city on an open-topped double-decker bus
- Ghost tours of the Old Town
- Edinburgh’s underground – warren of hidden streets and closes
- Scotch Whisky Heritage Center
- Princes Street Gardens and shopping district
- Vibrant and contemporary art galleries
- Theatre
- Many festivals throughout the year including The Fringe
- Military Tattoo
- Scottish Parliament
The Lothians offer a variety of destinations to enjoy:
- Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots
- Famous Scottish architect Robert Adams’ Hopetoun House
- Rosslyn Chapel, as depicted in the best seller “The Da Vinci Code”
- Bass Rock Seabird colony
- Cruise canals
- Inchcolm Island
- Challenging golf courses
- Tree top adventure or butterfly walks in Dalkeith
- Dirleton Castle
- Museum of Flight
- Glenkinchie, a working distillery
- Almond Valley Heritage Centre
- Blackness Castle
- Royal Botanical Gardens
- Butterfly and Insect World
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