About the Area - Your hostess, Margaret, says:

"Edinburgh is a city of beauty and culture, and there is much to see and do in and around the city. Explore the Medieval Old Town and the Georgian New Town, visit the many Art Galleries and Museums, The Castle and Holyrood Palace. Near the Palace you can now marvel at the new attraction "Our Dynamic Earth",  then climb to the top of Arthur's Seat for the spectacular views of the City and the surrounding counties. Feed the squirrels at the world famous Botanical Gardens; visit the Royal Yacht Britannia - see how the Queen lived as she sailed around the world. Wander down the Royal Mile including the Scottish Whisky Heritage Centre and Camera Obscura.  Discover some of Edinburgh's ghostly past with Mercat Tours.  Then rest your weary feet in one of the many cafes or pubs! So much to see - so much to do!!!

Out of town, a visit to Rosslyn Chapel - built by the Knights Templar - is a must, then go and watch glasses and vases being made and engraved at the Edinburgh Crystal Factory. Children of all ages love to visit Butterfly World, the Dalhousie Falconry Centre and Deep Sea World, or go to the Zoo. Why not visit  the local Whisky Distillery and sample some of the produce. just a few miles from Carlethan you will find the Scottish Mining Museum and Arniston House.  A little further away at North Berwick a well worth visit is the Scottish Seabird Centre.  So much to see - so much to do!!!

At the end of a busy day, come back to Carlethan House and relax with a cup (or glass) of something on the patio, or if the weather is cool, sit and warm yourself in front of the fire and plan what to see and do tomorrow."