Thanks to you, we had a wonderful stay in Scotland. Everything was there: superb house, warm welcome, easy going communication, ideal location in Edi...
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Ireland
10 juil. 2023 - 22 juil. 2023
Inscrit depuis 2012
Date d'expiration 16/Mar/2026
We are family of two adults and two children. James was born in 2003 and Trassa in 2007. Christy and I are both Irish but we have lived in Edinburgh for over 20 years. We both play squash and the kids play a variety of sports. We also have two cats - Molly and Tiger. Christy is a micro electronic engineer and I am a civil servant. I love being near water and have always lived in coastal cities. Christy is a country boy and isn't so fussed about water.
Affinités
Animaux de compagnie,
Tennis,
Sports nautiques,
Gastronomie,
Musique
PlusMoinsAssociations professionnelles
Avocats / Juridique,
Technologies
Profession
Civil servant / Electronic Engineer
Animaux de compagnie :
2 cats - Molly and Tiger
Michelle
Ireland
Carole
France
Thanks to you, we had a wonderful stay in Scotland. Everything was there: superb house, warm welcome, easy going communication, ideal location in Edi...
Read More...Thanks to you, we had a wonderful stay in Scotland. Everything was there: superb house, warm welcome, easy going communication, ideal location in Edinburgh. Thanks a lot !
Read Less...Sarah
Canada
Paula
Spain
Maria
Spain
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Échange pour jeunes
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Enfants bienvenus
Échange de voiture proposé / à négocier
1 juin 2025 - 31 juil. 2025 | Norway |
Description de notre maison d'échange
Our house is not available in 2024.
We live in Blackhall, a quiet suburb of Edinburgh, Our home is 10 mins by car or only 20 mins by bus into the city. We are 15 mins from Edinburgh Airport and about 5 mins from Haymarket train station. You will also have easy access to Glasgow (40 miles), St Andrews (50 miles) and the East coast of Scotland.
Our home is child friendly and the garden has a trampoline, play house, and two patios for outdoor living - 2 bedrooms downstairs and 2 upstairs. We have 3 adult bicycles available and 2 child car seats.
There is a large retail park 4 mins drive from our house. We are 1km from Davidsons Mains village, with shops, banks, pharmacy, bars, restaurants, churches and play parks.
We are 10 mins drive from Edinburgh Zoo, 10 mins drive from Ainsle Park leisure centre, 10 mins from Cramond Beach, 30 mins from Portobello Beach with more sandy beaches further east of Edinburgh. There are municipal golf courses nearby.
We have 2 very friendly cats - brother and sister Tiger and Molly.
Type
Maison - un étage ou plus/ Résidence principale
Aménagements et équipements
Divertissements
Extras
Environnement
Description de notre quartier et ses alentours
The Neighbourhood
We live in a quiet, peaceful suburb of Edinburgh. The village of Davidsons Mains is 10 mins walk West with shops, chemist, banks etc. Closer to home there are some small shops and 2 lovely restaurants. There is a large retail park about 10 mins walk, 4 mins by car, East. We are 10 mins drive from Edinburgh Zoo, Cramond Beach and the Royal Botanic Garden. The Edinburgh Cycle Network path runs behind our house - an alternative way of getting around the city using the old tram line system so no hills!
Getting around
We are 5 mins walk from bus routes 41, 42 and 43, which will all take you into the centre of Edinburgh. The 41 bus will also take you to Cramond Beach, 15 mins from our house. There is off street parking for up to 3 cars. We are about 15 mins drive from the airport and a taxi will cost about £20. There is also the Airlink 200 bus option. The nearest stop is 5 mins walk from our house.
Other Things to Note
Our house is fitted with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors upstairs and downstairs.
Activités en plein air
Loisirs
Activités culturelles
Transports à proximité
Commerçants à proximité
Nos conseils pour des restaurants, cafés, shopping et activitiés à ne pas manquer
We are 10 mins drive from Ainslie Park leisure centre, Edinburgh Zoo, the Royal Botanic Garden, the Dean Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art. 20 mins drive East is Ocean Terminal, a large shopping mall including a cinema and the Royal Yacht Britannia. 20 mins drive West is the coastal village of Cramond. 30 mins West, across the Forth Road Bridge, is Deep Sea world, the largest underwater aquarium in Europe. St. Andrews, Perth and Dundee are 1hr 10mins drive north, Glasgow is about a 1hr drive west or 50 mins by train.
To the East are the coastal villages of Portobello, Prestonpans, Port Seton, Aberlady, Gullane and North Berwick, with fine sandy beaches at each of these locations. Loads of world class golf courses here too - Muirfield Championship golf course.
We are 20 mins by bus from the city of Edinburgh. Attractions include the Palace of Holyrood, the Scottish Parliament, Dynamic Earth, the Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle, Camera Obscura, Scottish Whisky Experience, the National Library of Scotland, the National Portrait Gallery, extinct volcano of Arthur's Seat, Royal Commonwealth pool, 3 Cathedrals, several theaters, loads of smaller museums, Ghost tours and the Edinburgh Dungeon.
Nos restaurants favoris
Nos cafés et bars habituels
Les boutiques d'exception
Lieux de loisirs, sport et culture
Les balades ou circuits jogging
Salles de sport à proximité
Les excursions à faire
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Trassa
Inscrit depuis 2012
Date d'expiration 16/Mar/2026
We are family of two adults and two children. James was born in 2003 and Trassa in 2007. Christy and I are both Irish but we have lived in Edinburgh for over 20 years. We both play squash and the kids play a variety of sports. We also have two cats - Molly and Tiger. Christy is a micro electronic engineer and I am a civil servant. I love being near water and have always lived in coastal cities. Christy is a country boy and isn't so fussed about water.
Affinités
Animaux de compagnie,
Tennis,
Sports nautiques,
Gastronomie,
Musique
PlusMoinsAssociations professionnelles
Avocats / Juridique,
Technologies
Profession
Civil servant / Electronic Engineer
Animaux de compagnie :
2 cats - Molly and Tiger
Michelle
Ireland
Carole
France
Thanks to you, we had a wonderful stay in Scotland. Everything was there: superb house, warm welcome, easy going communication, ideal location in Edi...
Read More...Thanks to you, we had a wonderful stay in Scotland. Everything was there: superb house, warm welcome, easy going communication, ideal location in Edinburgh. Thanks a lot !
Read Less...Sarah
Canada
Paula
Spain
Maria
Spain
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