Email Cluaran House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
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to Cluaran Guest House. We are a sophisticated 4-star guesthouse set in
a period building dating from the 1860s.
We are located in the famous Bruntsfield Links area of Edinburgh within close walking distance to city centre tourist attractions such as Edinburgh Castle.
Renovated when we first moved here in 1999, the house is decorated with bright harmonious colours, which has drawn much admiration from our guests, as it compliments its airy spacious interior.
Many original features have been restored to something of their former glory e.g. the stunning stained glass panel of our entrance door and sanded original floorboards.
Cluaran House Accommodation
ROOMS:
Cluaran House offers a wide choice of guesthouse accommodation including
doubles, twin, family and a single room. All our rooms have ensuite facilities
while the single offers a private bathroom adjacent to it.
Imperial Room
Our most spacious double, or family, room featuring a king size bed.
Room 4 Double
This room to the rear of the building also features a king size bed
Room 5 Twin
Also to the rear of the building incorporates 2 single beds
Room 2 Single
"Sleep well" in several languages around the room encourages
a good night's rest in our comfortable Antique Victorian bed - how many
of the languages can you identify?
The bed in this room is a 3/4 Victo bed.
Room 1 Double
"Sleep sweetly in this quiet room, O thou who 'ere thou art.."
begins this stanza hand - painted around the frieze of this room, - book
it to discover the remainder of the text!
All of our bedrooms and public areas feature original works of art -
some of which may be for sale. Commissions are welcome.
MEET YOUR HOST
Noreen Crighton has owned and operated the guesthouse for 11 years.
ART FOR SALE
All of our bedrooms & public areas feature original works of art -
many of which are for sale! Commissions are Welcome!
Cornices, wooden shutters and much of the original flooring have all been rejuvenated giving a fascinating glimpse into the skilled craftsmanship of the period.
Cluaran House is a family run Visit Scotland 4 star Guest House aiming
to give our guests a welcoming and "home from home" experience.
All our bedrooms are ensuite except the single which has its own
private bathroom adjacent. Cluaran House has always been completely non
smoking and for laptop users has Wi Fi.
Our breakfasts offer a choice of traditional Scottish cooked; wholefood, vegetarian and other special diets such as organic options (where requested).
We recognise from our own experience that families and groups consist of individuals with varying tastes. Cluaran House offers quality affordable accommodation near Edinburgh Conference Centre and the many annual seasonal Festival events.
In this sophisticated district of Bruntsfield are excellent restaurants cafes and uniquely individual shops, plus the wide open spaces of the Meadows for leisurely walking or jogging while admiring the panoramic views of the Castle and Arthur's Seat.
From 5.30pm until 8.30 am there is free overnight parking on our street and free all day parking over the weekends
FIND US
Cluaran House is situated off the Bruntsfield area of Edinburgh, and very
close to the centre of the city. On the Left is an Edinburgh street map
which includes the city centre, including Princes Street, The Royal Mile
and Edinburgh Castle.
We are approx. 20 mins walk to Princes Street.
Highlighted in yellow on the map of Edinburgh are some of the routes through
which you could arrive in Edinburgh. Coming from the Airport it is likely
you would travel along Shandwick Place (by Airport Coach) or Morrison
Street (by Taxi) to Lothian Road and Tollcross.
Arriving via Rail you would arrive at Waverley Station (the Airport Coach
also terminates here - journey time approx. 25 mins from Edinburgh International
Airport), where you can either hail a Taxi or catch a bus on Princes Street
(see bottom), heading West towards Lothian Road / Bruntsfield / Morningside..
By Car: If you are arriving from the North, you should proceed to the city centre and Queensferry Street to reach Princes Street via Charlotte Square. Proceeding to Tollcross (the area between Lothian Road, Gilmore Place and Melville Drive) You can either head along Gilmore Place or onwards to Bruntsfield Place. Having chosen either way you then go to Leamington Terrace, which is one of the streets linking the two. Parking is available on street after 530pm Monday to Friday and all day weekends. Outwith these times there is metered parking available.
By Rail / Air: Arriving via Rail you would arrive at Waverley Station (the Airport Coach also terminates here - journey time approx. 25 mins from Edinburgh International Airport), where you can either hail a Taxi or catch a bus on Princes Street (see bottom), heading West towards Lothian Road / Bruntsfield / Morningside.
OUR RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS:
Creelers (Fish Restaurant) - Located in Edinburgh’s
Old Town, Creelers was founded by Tim and Fran James who run it personally.
Tim also looks after the Arran Smokehouse and the sourcing of the seafood
sold by the restaurants.
Grainstore (Scottish Restaurant) - Provides the best
of Scotland's Produce.
Amber Restaurant (Scottish Restaurant) - Amber is a traditional
Scottish restaurant in Edinburgh, offering the best in regional cuisine.
They bring you the finest Scottish food made from the best of ingredients,
complimented by the widest selection of malt whiskies.
The Apartment (LOCAL Restaurant) - Ten years after first
opening and galvanising the contemporary dining scene in Edinburgh in
an impressively long heyday, the Apartment has been made over.
Aiming to craft an old-school, bohemian Parisien brasserie with a contemporary stamp, owner Malcolm Innes has taken down walls, lifted ceilings and opened up the front.
Where once there was sisal and pine, there's now oak and dark red walls,
with low-hanging lamps and slow-turning fans giving the place a conspiratorial,
sultry feel.
Out too have gone the skewers and beetroot pittas: now it's rustic, classical
food from baked duck egg or salmon and crab rillette to various slow-cooked
choices such as braised shin of beef or coq au vin.
Falko Konditormeister (LOCAL cafe).
The Olive Branch Bistro (LOCAL restaurant).
Cafe Grande (LOCAL restaurant).
David Bann (VEGETARIAN restaurant).
EDINBURGH TOURIST ATTRACTIONS:
Visit Scotland Visitors Website - events, wonderful wildlife, amazing
attractions and activities, fun for all the family, and of course, the
greatest golf going: there's just so much to see and do in Edinburgh!
For a fully comprehensive guide, see the website below.
Murrayfield Rugby Stadium - Murrayfield stadium is the home of the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU), and is primarily used as a venue for rugby union and hosts most of Scotland's home test matches, as well as the Edinburgh Sevens, the Scottish Hydro Electric Cup final, as well as Magners League and Heineken Cup matches. The stadium is considered an icon of Scottish rugby.
Royal Yacht Britannia - This magnificent ship has played host to some of the most famous people in the world. But, above all, she was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family. Now in Edinburgh you are welcome on board to discover the heart and soul of this most special of royal residences.
Modern Art Galleries - Home to Scotland’s outstanding national collection of modern and contemporary art, the Modern Art Galleries include the Gallery of Modern Art and the nearby Dean Gallery.
Edinburgh Tattoo - The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an annual Military tattoo given by British Armed Forces, Commonwealth and International military bands and display teams in the Scottish capital Edinburgh. The event takes place annually in August, as part of the Edinburgh Festival (a collective name for many independent festivals and events in Edinburgh in August).
Edinburgh Castle - Starting at the top of the town, Edinburgh Castle is a must see for every visitor. It has a fascinating history, but what makes it really special are the views in every direction. Next to the castle, the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre aims to bring 300 years of Scotch Whisky history to life. This interactive visitor attraction, allows you to experience whisky sights, sounds and smells, and gives the opportunity to discover how whisky is made.
Real Mary King’s Close - Beneath the Royal Mile lies a warren of concealed streets where real people lived, worked and died in bygone centuries. Step back in time at The Real Mary King’s Close to walk through these hidden closes, some of which have never before been open to the public.
Edinburgh Dungeon - witch-hunters, grave-robbers, murderers, cannibals, executioners - you will find them all here, along with their wretched victims.
Camera Obscura- enjoy the fascinating Camera Obscura Show, fantastic views of Edinburgh, and three galleries packed full of an amazing range of optical experiences which have been amusing visitors of all ages and nationalities since 1853.
National Museum of Scotland - the Museum of Scotland is a building which, together with the adjacent Royal Museum, comprises the National Museum of Scotland. It is dedicated to the history, people and culture of Scotland. The museum is on Chambers Street, in central Edinburgh. It is part of the National Museums of Scotland. Admission is free.
Our Dynamic Earth - an interactive visitor centre taking you on a thrilling journey back in time to learn about our planet Earth.
Royal Botanic Gardens - The Botanics captures the imagination of everyone who visits and is world renowned for its horticultural excellence. Over 70 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds provide a tranquil haven just one mile from the city centre.
Scottish Parliament - The Scottish Parliament Building is the home of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, within the UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Edinburgh. Located next door to the Palace of Holyrood.
Auld Reekie Tours - continuing into the underworld, you might want to experience one of Edinburgh's Ghost Tours with Auld Reekie Tours. The gory, the ghoulish, the sinister and the haunted, creepy Underground Vaults - "possibly the most haunted place in Britain!"
Edinburgh Festival Theatre - the Festival Theatre Edinburgh hosts an all year round programme of music, dance, comedy, ballet, family shows, opera and musicals.
Traverse Theatre - Edinburgh's Traverse Theatre is Scotland's new writing theatre, with a record of excellence since 1963. With quality, award-winning productions and programming, the Traverse receives accolades at home and abroad from audiences and critics alike.
Email Cluaran House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
