We really enjoyed staying at Ian's and Karin's house and had a great time in Edinburgh.
They both welcomed us warmly and made us feel right at home.
The room was tidy, spacious and the desk well equipped with local information brochures ;-) Fortunately we didn't have to read a lot of guidebooks, for Ian provided so many good ideas what to do (and especially what to eat) in the city that we simply relied on his great recommendations.
The breakfast in the kitchen was always pleasant and a welcomed opportunity for a nice chat with Ian and Karin.
The house is located in a quite neighborhood, but by bus you can reach the city center in about 15 minutes and you can visit the docks and the royal ship Britannia by foot.