Designed by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson, the neo-Gothic red sandstone building that houses the Scottish National Portrait Gallery was built in the 1880's. Although not all of the artists whose works appear here are Scottish, all of the subjects are. Classic works such as Mary, Queen of Scots, Allan Ramsay's portrait of David Hume, Alexander Nasmyth's portrait of Robert Burns, and Sir Henry Raeburn's Sir Walter Scott hang alongside more modern icons like John Bellany's Sean Connery, David Mach's Alex Ferguson and Calum Colvin's
constructed portrait photograph of James MacMillan. Fri - Wed 10:00 - 17:00 Thu 10:00 - 19:00 Closed 25/26 Dec. Open 1 January from 12:00 - 17:00 Free Cafe, shop, disabled access and toilets

21 Dublin StreetA Georgian townhouse situated in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town. Self-contained accommodation with private entrance. A master suite with the option of an additional double room
20 Albany Street20 Albany Street is a Georgian Townhouse centrally located in the historic and vibrant New Town of Edinburgh, a few minutes walk from Princes Street, Waverley train station.

7 London Street7 London Street is a 2nd Floor original Georgian flat accessed through a New Town communal staircase where Lynda welcomes guests in one double room with private bathroom
I have selected the properties on Private House Stays for their individuality that results from being privately owned. They take many forms from bed and breakfasts to small hotels but in each case it is the marque of the owner that sets it apart. This may be the charm of the furnishings, the wholesome home cooking or simply the atmosphere created by a charismatic host. I have inspected most of the establishments listed here and feel sure you will enjoy staying in them too.
Remember - booking through Private House Stays is free of charge.
Archie Bouverie