An historic Old Town, tales of body snatchers, the subterranean labyrinth of Gilmerton Cove, a museum of childhood and some traditional Scottish cuisine, everything you could ask for when renting a serviced apartment or holiday letting in the heart of Scotland’s capital.

A stroll through Edinburgh Old Town will give you a real insight into the history of this incredible city. Old Town stretches from the city’s castle to Holyrood Palace, a length known as the Royal Mile. Here you will find the beautiful Princes Street Gardens, first established in the early 1800s and the imposing Edinburgh Castle. The castle is situated on a steep hill but is well worth the climb for a guided tour. Here you will find several military museums, the prisons of war exhibit and Scotland’s crown jewels to name but a few.

The Museum of Childhood is a must see for the young and young at heart. A fabulous collection of games and toys, stacks of books, soft play toys, documentation of school lessons from the early 1900s and street games from the mid 1900s as well as plenty of additional information on other aspects of childhood including health issues. A museum that we can all relate to whether through reminiscing of our own childhoods or through being a parent, and a great excuse to play.

Your serviced residence or aparthotel in Edinburgh also gives you access to Gilmerton Cove. A labyrinth or winding passageways lead through this subterranean world where you will find numerous rooms, some of which have furniture carved from the sandstone including long benches and tables. It is not really known what these caves were used for but your tour guide will give you information on their possible uses from the Hellfire Club to a drinking den to smugglers caves. Why not take a browse and come to your own conclusions.

The Murder and Mystery walking tour will take you through haunted lanes and alleys and to old torture sites where you will hear unnerving tales of murder, torture, witchcraft and ghosts. Your tour guide, a very dead highwayman who was sentenced to death and executed in Grassmarket 200 years ago, will also give chilling accounts of the bodysnatching trade that will leave you with an uneasy feeling in the pit of your stomach. If you think that is disturbing then just wait until you see who else, or what else, this tour has in store for you.

A fabulous place to eat that is just a short distance from your apartment rental or holiday let in Edinburgh is Castle Terrace. Here you will enjoy some superb Scottish cuisine, excellent service and even a highly knowledgeable sommelier to help you choose the correct wines to compliment your meal perfectly. Try the surprise tasting menu, you won’t be disappointed.

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