Local Area

We are located in the heart of Edinburgh, a 5 minutes walk from our vibrant Grass Market area with it superb shops and restaurants and Princes Street, Edinburgh castle, Scottish National Galleries and Museums, the famous Royal Mile are all within walking distance. Also nearby are the Kings Theatre and the Cameo Picturehouse/Bar, both offering nightly shows and movies catering to all audiences.

If you like the outdoors, the newly revamped Edinburgh Canals offer a lovely sunday afternoon walk among local wildlife - host to a family of friendly swans - and public parks and boat rides. And end your walk at one of the many coffee shops and bars at the far end of the canal, overlooking our back porch!

When you visit Edinburgh you will realise there is so much to see you will have to return.

Edinburgh is host to a number of festivals during the year, the largest being the Fringe Festival in August. Check the site again next month for our Edinburgh Fringe Festival Guide.

Golf Courses

If your coming for a Scottish Golf vacation, the surrounding areas have some of the finest golf courses with friendly club houses and affordable green fees.  But your golf vacation can start within walking distance of the Starvilla at the Bruntsfield Links, just a few minutes walk from our guest house. The Bruntsfield Links is a great golf course in the heart of Edinburgh overlooking Edinburgh Castle. And when your done enjoy a pint at the nearby Golf Tavern.

Things to do outside the city..in the area

Rosslyn Chapel - the final resting place of the Holy Grail

Falkirk and the Falkirk Wheel - a feat of modern engineering

Stirling  - One of the largest castles in Scotland and home to the William Wallace Monument

Linlithgow Palace - The birth place of royalty

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs - fantastic scenery and outdoor activities

St Andrews - the home of golf

North Berwick - a beautiful seaside town - nearby two castles at Tantalon and Dirleton