There is no electricity, telephone or television. 75 yards behind the house is a ravine which could be a hazard for small children. There is a small enclosed garden in front of the house. This is a working farm and visitors, children especially, have always been welcome to take an interest in what's going on. Very well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Fishing is available on the loch by arrangement.
Shops, tennis courts, pubs and two restaurants. Centre of the knitwear industry. Museums and many mill shops. Many tweed mills and shops. Queen Mary's House, Abbey, and interesting shops.