Hilary's place was indeed a country oasis in the city - best of both worlds. The space was very clean and comfortable and very well organized. Hilary was a wonderful hostess and the breakfast was complete with homemade yogurt and bread. The loch and Dr. Neil's garden in the park a few steps away were beautiful and peaceful and the nearby 12th century church and pub were great too. Do as Hilary says book ahead for the pub or come early for lunch -- I did the latter and got a seat in the bar area and saw a kilted groom and his best man coming in for some fortification prior to the wedding in the church. And old town and "new" [1700's] town Edinburgh are just a short bus or Uber ride away. Hilary went out of her way to be helpful and make it easy to access Edinburgh and come and leave from her place. I was only there for a short time, taking a weekend tacked onto a business trip before I had to go back home to work, but I hope to be back. I went to a concert and saw Holyrood Palace and took a bus tour, but there's lots more to do and see in Edinburgh. And good shopping too, even if you are in a hurry, I got some lovely wool scarves and artisan jewelry for gifts.