Just as nice as the pictures - area is okay, and plenty of local shops, restaurants and close to Haymarket station and tram stop - I like walking so easy walks to the Castle, up to Morningside , to the Meadows, etc. Flat very practical and easy and comfortable to live in - convenient for all events in Edinburgh, and good kitchen well stocked with essentials - just bing your own perishable food - everything else is there!