I would highly recommend staying at the Hayloft for your visit to Scotland. It was the perfect place for a family of 4, close enough to take the bus into Edinburgh, close enough to drive to northern England, St. Andrews, Stirling, Loch Lomond, Oban, and surrounding areas, and it was the perfect quiet, Scottish country retreat. We loved the little village of Balerno, Carlyle's restaurant and The Riccarton pub. The Hayloft was clean, and well kept, and just perfect. There was plenty of space and we loved sitting outside in the garden with our visitor, Hobs, the friendly cat. Susan and Chris were so helpful and warm and welcoming. We sincerely enjoyed our stay.