Transport:
Edinburgh has an excellent transport system, why not leave the car at home.
Shuttle bus from the Edinburgh airport
Railway with easy access to the rest of the UK
St Andrew sq bus station to rest of UK
Frequent buses - every 10 mins on your doorstep - which will take you to Princes st in 5 mins - also up to the Old town directly - Here you will find Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile down to Holyrood palace.
There is also a bus closeby which will take you to the Port of Leith (fantastic fish restaurants) All day saver bus tickets with unlimited travel from early in the morning up until 11.30pm.
There are also some night buses right through the night. (no 8 which comes close to the apt)
Edinburgh Black cab taxi's and private hire are readily available
Internet access:
There is internet access in a small internet port/cafe just opposite the apartment (inexpensive)
The apt is only 5 mins away - walking from a wifi hot spot and there are many cafes with outdoor seating (yes even in Scotland) where you can wile away your time watching the local colour and accessing you lap top.
Free Wifi also available within the apt - if you have your own laptop.
Tours:
Tours can be booked at the Inverleith Hotel to, many scenic areas of Scotland.
Loch Lomand and the beautiful West Coast
Fishing villages of the East Coast and St Andrews
Rosslyn Chapel (Davinci Code fame)
Loch Ness and the Highlands
We can also arrange for you to be picked up in the morning from the apt.
We can also arrange for the open top bus - city tours - pick up from Botanic Gardens close by then first stop Royal Yacht Brittania then on to the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace and Edinburgh Castle - full circle tour allowing you to be dropped of back at the Brandon apt... prices from £10....
Just ask at reception of the Inverleith Hotel when picking up keys.
Ski:
Nearby Hillend ski slope (dry) + for winter skiing - Glenshee and the Lecht...approx 3/4 hour drive.
Golf:
Golf Nearby at Silverknowes + train to St Andrew - home of Golf - 1 hour regularly from Waverly station.
Other Activities:
galleries, museums, shopping, nightlife.