One of our top picks in Edinburgh.A 4-star guest house, Abercorn is 5 minutes’ walk from the beach and 10 minutes’ drive from Edinburgh city centre. It offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi, cooked breakfasts and free parking. Rooms at Abercorn House are individually decorated and many have period features. Each room features a TV, hair dryer and radio. The breakfast menu features porridge and kippers, as well as a full cooked breakfast and lighter options. Special diets and early starts can be catered for on request. Built in 1870, the Abercorn Guest House retains many of its original charms, including high ceilings, Victorian cornices and fireplaces. The conservatory and walled garden both have seating areas for guests. The buses from Abercorn Guest House, run every 10 minutes to the castle and run 24 hours a day. Holyrood Palace, the Royal Mile and Our Dynamic Earth centre are all within 3 miles of Abercorn. Brunstane Railway Station is a 15-minute walk away and the A1 is 2 minutes’ drive away. Portobello is a great choice for travellers interested in scenery, sightseeing and atmosphere.