The Cairn Hotel is an ideal location for the business and leisure traveller alike, situated close to the city and public transport routes. Edinburgh has a rich cultural tradition, boasting a majestic castle which dominates the skyline, some excellent museums and galleries and a huge range of social activities on offer. The Lounge was designed for relaxing, with plush armchairs, sofas and coffee tables. The 51 bedrooms are all well equipped and have: en-suite facilities direct dial telephone colour television tea and coffee making facilities. London St. George's Barkston Gardens Manchester Gardens Hotel Newcastle Upon Tyne Cairn Hotel Comfort Inn Carlton Royal Station Hotel Edinburgh Royal British Hotel Aberdeen Station Hotel Carlisle County Hotel York Elmbank Hotel 52 bedrooms (9 single, 34 double/twin, 9 family) All bedrooms have private en-suite facilities and also: direct dial telephone colour television tea and coffee making facilities A full Scottish breakfast is offered to guests each morning. The Cairn Hotel's restaurant has an inviting selection of traditional Scottish and English dishes on the menu, accompanied by a comprehensive wine list. Breakfast and dinner restaurant and full licence for serving alcohol Every year in the month of August, Edinburgh stages the world famous International Festival which includes, amongst its numerous shows, the spectacular military tattoo on the castle esplanade. Edinburgh has both an Old Town and a New Town to explore, the latter dating back to Georgian times. The older half of the city was built on the volcanic rock leading up to the castle, with narrow alleyways which often lead to spectacular views. The Edinburgh Zoo has a number of magnificent species on view, but the tigers, lions and baboons are all but upstaged by the daily 'Penguin Parade.' The theatres, galleries and museums are as varied as the culture and architecture in the capital of Scotland, helping make it the envy of Europe