Just eight miles away is the exciting city of Edinburgh, offering life on a larger scale. The shopping is fantastic with The Gyle shopping centre, Harvey Nichols and Jenners catering for all tastes, and an eclectic mix of boutique and specialist stores too. What's more, cafes, restaurants and bars are in abundance. Every year watch the city really come alive with the arts, entertainment and music of the world famous Edinburgh Festival.For days away and time off there's so much to experience. Choose from historic houses and castles to motor racing at Knockhill, the Deep Sea World Aquarium and Edinburgh Zoo the list is endless. The scenic Pentland and Blackford Hills are great for long walks and the Fife coast is a stunning alternative. For the more adventurous there's paragliding and horse riding in the vicinity and in East Lothian, Coast to Coast Adventure Sport offers surfing tuition. When it's time to return, look forward to your cosy new Bryant home at Preston Gate.