James's place was an absolute delight to stay at while we explored Edinburgh. The apartment is new, clean, and fabulously comfortable. It is in a fantastic area, with greenery for a backyard, and the exquisite tastes of Söderberg Bakery almost on his front doorstep (try their coffee and cardamom buns). The castle is a short walk away, and you're in the midst of the university buildings and all that the area has to offer. I would stay at James's place in a heartbeat the next time I find myself in this beautiful city.