I had booked 3 days in Edinburgh and 3 days in Cramond at Shona's place. Unfortunately I had a bad experience in Edinburgh, and as I was travelling with a baby Shona arranged the room for me very quickly. So we spent 5 days at Shona's place. Every day Shona had an extra attention for us, she arranged (and bought) toys for the baby, food, and gave tips to travel by bus - as I had no car. I could even use the kitchen to cook some meals for the baby, even if actually Shona rents only the room. We also had very nice conversation at evening. Shona is a brilliant woman with a wonderful Scottish energy. Her place is ideal to explore the nature of the riverside and the beach. There are peaceful places where to go for a walk in the morning. From Shona's place just walking on the left there's the Almond River walkway - you just meet peaceful people jogging or walking with dogs, all are very kind; on the right there are rests of a mill, a very nice coffee shop with table inside and outside and soy cappuccino or Scottish breakfast (which I unfortunately didn't try) and the beach! If you are lucky, you can walk to the island in front of the beach. Baby and I spent two wonderful hours walking to the island, eating blueberries and just admiring all the birds in the sky. You have to be aware when is high tide and walk back. On our first day at Shona's place I went for a walk at evening and I saw the rising of the full moon from the beach. For me Shona's place was ideal because baby wakes up very early and I could go for a walk at 7 am, even if it was a little bit cold. And later I have travelled to Edinburgh by bus, which takes 35 stops more or less (45 minutes) but through very nice streets. From Shona's place I took once the bus to South Queensferry, which is a nice place where to spend some hours admiring the bridges. The room Shona offered us was very clean, the bed super comfortable and she gave us every day clean towels. The first day I found strange that the airplanes fly so near the neighborhood but then I stopped to notice it. As I had my flight back at 6 am it was very convenient to stay so near the airport (just 10-15 minutes by car or taxi). Shona also gave us advices about food and places to visit. If you are travelling with children I recommend Shona's place absolutely. She is very nice to them and she is living with a dog which really loves children. He is a beautiful patient and clean big dog. My child loved him. Shona welcomes you every day with a smile and a cheerful Good morning. Thank you Shona for supporting us and letting us feel at home!