The Wee Thistle was a beautiful little apartment at the foot of the castle. Getting in was a series of mishaps (all mine and not at all Gavin's fault), but once there, my friend and I were pretty excited. The shortbread and wine left on the table for us to enjoy was a sweet touch! The bed was crisp and comfortable, and the futon couch was simple to pull out and make up as a bed. Literally steps away were some really cool little bars, pubs, and restaurants, and the square just down the street was lively. It's a rough but VERY short climb up the steps to the entrance of the castle, about a ten minute climb. I was supremely happy to be able to have a washer in the apt, because we had spent 7 days rocketing around in Iceland, and needed to have a place to wash and start afresh for our Scotland portion of our trip. All in all, good value for the money, and a great base from which to explore!