We enjoyed our stay in Edinburgh! Gill’s place is on the quiet end of the Royal Mile (there currently is a large construction project out the kitchen and sitting area windows which might be loud for families with young children who need to nap during the day.) Past that is a beautiful view of Calton Hill! It was lovely to not be in the touristy part of the street, although we walked back toward central town each morning and evening for sights and restaurants. Cadenheads is right across the street which made attending whisky tasting there very convenient. We also enjoyed Tolbooth Tavern a couple doors down.
Light and bright, the apartment is up three flights of a narrow spiral staircase. Our train arrived from London at 12:25 pm and we were welcomed by Gill’s daughter and a bottle of scotch. There also was coffee and milk which made the mornings very easy. (Very sweet touches.) The apartment has all modern conveniences, a French press, good WiFi, comfy beds and was very clean! We even enjoyed Netflix in the evening after long days of touring. For anyone who wants to stay in this part of Edinburgh, I recommend Gill’s apartment. We would stay here again!