Carole and George Wilson operate Ben Cruachan, a small guest house with only 3 (or possibly 4) rooms approx 10-15 mins walk down Leith Walk from Waverley/city centre and approx 20 mins walk from Leith dockside. Or go by bus, there are hundreds of buses going all over the place. Ben Cruachan is small but it is very clean and... more

My partner and I stayed for 2 nights in a quiet double room overlooking the rear garden. The highest standards were evident with - the elegant bedroom, the comfortable bed with luxurious bed linen, smart bathroom, the whole place was spotlessly clean as well as the delicious breakfasts. The welcome Carole gave us was warm & special. I have stayed... more

Many thanks to Carole and Georg for her hospitality. Cosy, nice and clean B & B with a great breakfast and good connections to public transport. Absolutely perfect. Hannelore and Peter, Saarbrücken (Germany) more

We throughly enjoyed our stay. Carole & George were the best of hosts. Our room was on the ground floor overlooking the garden where we ate breakfast one morning. We stayed for two nights and when we return to Edinburgh we will stay there again. more

This is a charming, friendly and relaxed place to stay with spotless rooms and fabulous breakfasts. Highly recommended. more

My wife and I stayed for three nights in an amazingly quiet double room overlooking the rear garden, and friends travelling with us were in another. All agreed that the standards were of the highest - elegant and well-equipped bedrooms (the king-size beds were the most comfortable we have ever found away from home), spacious bathrooms, and amazing breakfasts. The... more

We have just returned from the Ben Cruachan and have had a fabulous time. The Guest House is perfectly decorated and furnished yet retains a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. It is kept immaculately clean. There are delightful finishing touches everywhere. Carol and George are wonderful hosts, they make you feel like you are very special visitors and go out of... more

This is one of the best places I have ever stayed in - five nights and I could have stayed longer! I would recommend this B&B to anyone. Carole and George are lovely hosts, they are very helpful, welcoming and attentive. The room I stayed in was very comfortable, spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. I slept really well every night,... more

I would like to thank Carole and George for a wonderful stay in Edinburgh. We were there for the Edinburgh Tattoo and stayed with them for 3 nights. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel very welcome. Carole told us of all the sights to see and the restaurants to try around the city. Our bedroom with... more