Arrived in Edinburgh to find James' apartment neat, clean and well equipped. Don't be discouraged by the appearance of the stairway to the top floor apartment. The stairwell is dusty and badly in need of paint. Once inside though, the apartment was warm, comfortable, clean and with a decent view. James stayed with a friend, leaving the entire apartment to ourselves.
James left clear instructions on operating the various appliances and a list of area attractions. It's a short walk to the Royal Mile, there's a fantastic bakery on the next street over and the local pub James suggested was a great place to hang out. One evening we sat in on Singer/Songwriter night and heard some great local music.