The flat is in an area of Edinburgh called Stockbridge. The buses in Edinburgh are really good and there are 3 buses that will take you into central Edinburgh within very easy distance of the flat - 24, 29 and 42. There are a variety of shops in the main street which still has a 'village' feel. There are 2 'supermarket' chain outlets for food plus take aways and bars.....and my favourite for breakfast a SWEDISH cafe with kardomombulle and great kaffe. On Sunday there was a local market with food , art and jewelry among other things. The 29 bus going away from town will take you to Crammond boardwalk which has beautiful views of the Firth ....even when it's raining...and there is a lovely wee cafe there too. All in all a good location and the advantage that the flat has a lift so getting luggage up to us easy. The only down was that the floors really creak, both in the flat and in the flat above.....take earplugs for a good night's sleep.