Some people think that putting the words ‘Fun’ and ‘Run’ together is a complete contradiction but whatever your views on the matter how about running off some of that excess body armour you put on over the Christmas period!

We all over indulge over Christmas – whoever tells you different is lying I would imagine – and we all come up with our New Year’s resolutions that tend to fall by the wayside about halfway through January – I know I’ve been making the same ones for years now! Must stop smoking, cut down on drinking, do more exercise, eat healthier, etc, etc, etc.

Well I have the perfect solution to chalk a few of these off the board even before the middle of January – where our will power usually starts to strain! The Annual Bupa Great Winter Run in Edinburgh. It is an annual Fun Run of 5km through Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park and can be entered by anyone for any reason.

You can do it for Fun (again not everyone will agree on this), for charity, to shed some of that excess, as your new year’s resolution or for whatever reason you want. The event starts at 12.00pm on Saturday 9th January and only costs £19 per entry.

Thousands of people enter every year and the event is professionally run and can cater to everyone’s needs. They even have a shorter race of 2.5km for those budding athletes aged 7-14 years old.

For your £19 fee you will receive a chip timing device which will record the exact time of completion of the 5km race – so no making up times to show off to your friends. You will also receive waiting for you after you’ve crossed the finish line there’ll be a quality event t-shirt, souvenir finisher’s medal, a bottle of Aqua-Pura water all included in your finisher’s pack.

You will also be able to see your name and time in the Edinburgh Evening News supplement on Monday 11th January – Proof to all of your friends and family that not only did you take part in the race but that you did finish it in a good time (I have faith in all of you).

Ok so now I’ve talked you into taking part in the race all that’s left is to recommend where to stay during your visit to Edinburgh. Well for those of you who haven’t tried/stayed in a serviced apartment before as opposed to a hotel you may not be aware that there are hundreds of these apartments throughout the city of Edinburgh.

The apartments offer the same comfort as you would expect at home – as well as many of the apartments having that all important bath for you to soak your aching bones after the race. They are located throughout the city centre and outskirts and can cater for all tastes and budgets.

Lastly I hope you all enter and enjoy yourself and remember it’s not about how fast you complete the course it’s all about having fun!

Freedom is the key to enjoying our serviced apartments in Edinburgh. Obviously there’s lots to see and do in and around the city, a city that is Scotland’s capital and world renowned for its beauty, history and people.

Edinburgh is famous for many things, including the Edinburgh Festival that showcases the very best in comedy and theatre. At times like these Serviced City Pads are the best in the business to find the right serviced apartment for your needs.

Many entertainers and visitors to the Edinburgh Festival share our apartments as they find it frees them to entertain guests and to relax before going out. Our serviced apartments are in various locations throughout the city giving you a choice of areas to base yourself.

Opting for a serviced apartment in Edinburgh offers you the choice of luxury accommodation with spectacular views over a beautiful city. You’re under no obligation for a long stay which gives you the freedom to use the apartment for a week or so before moving to another area of Scotland if you’re on vacation here.

Alternatively you can stay for a long time and many clients enjoy the comforts of a luxury serviced apartment. They enjoy the cleaning services, the apartment’s utilities, our high quality furniture and the general feeling of being pampered without the business of a hotel atmosphere.

Of course our main obligation is to make sure you get the serviced apartment to suit your needs. Why not get in contact with us here at Serviced City Pads and we’ll sort something out for you.

If you’re in business first impressions count and we believe that using serviced apartments in Edinburgh offer you the best chance of making a lasting first impression.

A corporate service gives your client the chance to experience high quality services in an environment that offers comfort and luxury.

Having a chauffeur to drive your client to meetings, connecting transport links and to dynamic destinations around the city makes them feel looked after, and puts you ahead of the game.

Facilitating your clients with a luxury apartment will highlight your flexibility and understanding that not everyone wants to be put up in yet another similar looking hotel. It can be more pleasing to entertain guests or invite people over for a meeting in a less formal environment.

Offering a client the chance to stay in a serviced apartment in Edinburgh will show them that you’ve thought of their needs and if they stay in one of our apartments at Serviced City Pads you can be sure of high quality living.

Serviced City Pads understand that hosting a corporate event can be a stressful time so it’s within our interests to help take some of the stress away by offering you the kind of accommodation you want.

Sorting out a serviced apartment in Edinburgh through Serviced City Pads is a perfect alternative to a hotel and offers so many options for your clients business trip here, making their stay a memorable one and leaving them with a lasting impression of you.