dinburgh, Scotland’s capital, is surrounded by the three ancient counties of East and West Lothian and Midlothian, forming a rough semi-circle, bounded to the north by the Firth of Forth. Together the Lothians comprise a characterful region where placid farmland is occasionally interrupted by dramatic outcrops, such as the Lammermuir, Moorfoot, and Pentland Hills. The coastline, with its steep cliffs, rocky coves, and small offshore islets, supports many seabird colonies. This is also golfing country, home to the Muirfield championship course, and the famous Greywalls Hotel, with its view of the links.