“edinburgh,” said the louis stevenson, “is what paris ought to be”. its magnificent write shifts from the lofty tenements and narrow closes of its medieval old town as they tumble down the spine of the royal mile, to the grace and geometric of the georgian new town. above it all, in its splendour, stands the castle. every step is a – an alleyway which reveals an ancient courtyard. and yet within this sweeping is a compact city, a bustling city, and above all a city which rewards every visitor. beyond the city, the lothian countryside provides a beautiful for the rich gems of the capital. this is an area steeped in history, with castles, great houses and battle sites. 1write 2 architect 3precise 4 tower 5revelate 6 elegant 7 set 8 fill