Life at Willis Creek Ranch: Scotland

Saturday, July 2, 2016

The many faces of Arthurs Seat

Most will need to just bypass this post. I have spent way too much time already showcasing our beloved view from the apartment. But we found ourselves fascinated by the ever changing look of Arthurs Seat/Holyrood Park. Here is a sampling of our photos over the 10 days we were there. I think it illustrates well the beauty of the view in all types of weather or lighting. It was magnificent!

Scotland Accommodations

I decided to go ahead and create this post focusing on our accommodations during the trip. Both our apartment rental and our B&B were outstanding and I highly recommend both to any and all who might be traveling to Scotland. Here are more in-depth photos of both locations, although you will have to excuse the mess shown in the pictures! I took the apartment photos the day that I was so sick at home and we were fairly trashed out by that point. :D I know you will understand! :D

We rented our apartment through Airbnb. Ironically, the deciding factor in choosing this particular apartment was the dedicated parking space in an underground garage. I knew that we would need to be able to park our rental car and had heard that parking was a real issue in Edinburgh, so when I saw the advertising for the reserved parking, that sealed the deal. The reason that is ironic is because when we got there, the space was big enough for a mini, but not much more. Truly, Mama's Sonic would have had a hard time with the slot. So much for the dedicated parking space! But, we were always able to find free street parking out front of the apartment. A wonderful blessing!! And, the view from this apartment turned out to be far more important to our sanity and health and spirit than a garage space ever could be.

It was a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment on the 2nd level of a building situated on a quiet, suburban street. The apartment was on the back of the building which meant we had the most perfect view of Arthurs Seat/Holyrood Park. We also had easy access either direction to the gated entrances to Holyrood Park. The walking trails in the park were wonderful for recreation and also for quick access to the Lower Royal Mile. We were within 5 minutes walk of multiple bus stops as well as a main shopping area with a large grocery store. And you already know about our proximity to a magnificent certified herbalist and The Salt Cave! This location just could not have been any better!

our garden

our view of Holyrood Park/Arthurs Seat

on the back deck

on the side deck

you can see our side deck - the lower one

our building - our apartment was on the back-
you can see the top of underground garage

hallway looking up toward living room -
guest bedroom on right, (I am standing in front of it)
entry door, house bathroom, and master bedroom on left

guest/2nd bedroom with 2 twin beds

2nd bedroom with 2 twin beds

chair and closet in 2nd bedroom

house bathroom with tub/shower

master bedroom

looking toward dressing area/bathroom

table at foot of master bed

closet, dressing area, master bathroom

dressing table in master bedroom

master bathroom

looking toward door to main hallway

living room view down main hallway

loveseat - with 2 recliners

the sofa and loveseat had a total of 4 recliners

beautiful view from living room

view of dining/kitchen area

gas fireplace in living room

clothesline on side deck (washing machine in kitchen)

it had a wonderful kitchen!

Our overnight stay at the Camus House Bed & Breakfast in Onich was a delight! Alastair and Louise were marvelous hosts and the accommodations were comfortable and cozy. The view out most windows from Camus House is of lovely Loch Linnhe. They also have a lovely garden that is worth a stroll while you are there. If you plan to make the trek over to the west coast of Scotland near Glen Coe, we highly recommend planning to stay at Camus House.