Haggis may be somewhat of an acquired taste, but there’s no doubt that there’s something about it that’s uniquely Scottish: hardy, practical, the perfect food to keep you sustained through a long, hard winter.

The first Burns Night celebrations were small affairs held by friends of the poet Robert Burns to mark his death: Burns had been such an ardent fan of Scotland’s traditional offal dish that he even penned a poem about it, entitled ‘Address to a Haggis’. Now, the event is celebrated across the country with a meal of haggis, neeps (swede), tatties (potatoes) and a dram (a measure of Scottish whisky) and is as much of a celebration of Scottish culture as it is of the dish itself.

Scotland’s food is deeply intertwined with its heritage: traditionally, the cold winters meant that farmers could do little during the winter and had to make the food they had last as long as possible. This history is written through the country’s striking landscape and architecture, nowhere more so than in Edinburgh, which attracts scores of tourists throughout the year. Tourism is a vital part of the city’s economy, but it is supported by a thriving business community and three universities. All of these mean the city attracts more business visitors than anywhere else in Scotland, yet what works for tourists doesn’t necessarily work for them. Although there is an array of hotels in the city, a growing number of business visitors are finding that Edinburgh serviced apartments better suit their requirements.

Edinburgh is covered by an extensive public transport network, so Edinburgh serviced apartments are never far from transport facilities. Edinburgh Waverley railway station is a short walk from the city’s New Town – where many businesses are based – as well as the historic Old Town. Meanwhile, many business visitors prefer the speed and convenience of flying to Edinburgh International Airport. From there, guests can take an express bus service to Edinburgh city centre, while a taxi journey takes just 25 minutes. Once in Edinburgh, the city is so compact that it’s easy to get around on foot. Almost all of the serviced apartments Edinburgh has to offer are within the central area that surrounds Princes Street and the Royal Mile, making them all within easy walking distance of the main business centres and tourist attractions.

Although work is the first priority for business travellers, one of the benefits of serviced apartments in Edinburgh is that they provide a homely atmosphere for businesspeople to return to after work. Rather than eating in restaurants, residents can buy their own food in Edinburgh’s plethora of independent shops and cook it in an environment that feels like home. Alternatively, they can eat at the city’s many restaurants as and when they please. Furthermore, if residents ever need to work at home, serviced apartments provide plenty of space to do so; some apartment complexes even provide meeting rooms and other facilities for their residents to use.