Bortwicks Close on the Royal Mile

Borthwick's Apartment is set in the Old Town district of Edinburgh, 0.9 miles from University of Edinburgh, less than 0.6 miles from The Real Mary King's Close and a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle.

Popular points of interest near the apartment include Royal Mile, National Museum of Scotland and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 7.5 miles from Borthwick's Apartment.

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Borthwick's on the Royal Mile dates back to 1450 and is known to have housed the residences of Lord Borthwick and Lord Napier to be close to the Scottish Parliament. This property is in prime location, situated a few hundred meters between Hollyrood Palace and Edinburgh Castle. This apartment is located in the heart of the Old Town and is walking distance to the main tourist attraction such as St Giles Cathedral, Mercat Crossand the Scottish National Gallery just to name a few. The flat is bright, beautifully decorated, quirky and very charming. The apartment is modern yet has retained its original architecture, wooden floors and old world charm.