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Where do we live in Edinburgh? Thanks to the many who have asked. We are living in a two bedroom two bath flat (apartment) on the top floor of a four story building in the Stockbridge neighborhood in the New Town (200+ years old) section of Edinburgh, a few blocks from the city center. We can come and go whenever we like anytime during the year. Since our flat is an end unit, we benefit from bright windows on three sides; all rooms get plenty of sunlight. No elevator, we walk up 45 steps. Lucky for us, the silver mills industry that occupied this area was replaced by four relatively modern buildings (30 years ago); that means we have all of the Western conveniences that may be lacking in the older flats. We are next to the historic St. Stevens church (and clock tower). As centrally located as we may be, it is super quiet here.
To be sure, the 1,000 sq. ft. size of the flat is smaller than our home in Roanoke. However, we have discovered this is a big plus; helps to focus us on what is really important. The flat came fully furnished, all we had to do was supply bed linens. We also added a few framed local wall scenes that Mike photographed and a few artistic touches that Beth supplied. The kitchen is "European" sized, meaning that it is best if only one person cooks at a time. We pay for all utilities including gas heat; no need for air-conditioning here. Also, no need for window screens: no bugs.