Alan´s is the perfect place to stay if you are visiting Edinburgh. The room is spacious, it has a comfortable bed and it is real quiet. It is true that you can hear the river and the birds!! Besides, Alan is a terrific host. Very easygoing, he gives you full liberty to come and go. Yet, we enjoyed every breakfast conversation and a very fun evening watching TV (The Killers rock!). It was a pleasure getting to know Alan. Definetely, we highly recommend his place.