The Scotsman Hotel, resides within the former Scotsman Newspaper building. Originally built in 1905, this majestic building was designed to dominate the Edinburgh skyline and features incredible views of the city´s most famous landmarks. In 2001 the building was transformed into The Scotsman Hotel with careful attention towards preserving the magnificent Italian marble staircase, stunning oak panelling, imposing marble pillars and ornate ceilings.
Originally the reception room of the newspaper, our North Bridge Bar and Brasserie features the original oak panelling, a hand carved wooden balcony and imposing marble pillars. The seating area is split into two levels with the balcony offering quieter, intimate seating, with a birds-eye-view below to the buzzing main restaurant and cocktail bar.
The newspaper held its giant printing presses in the lower ground floor. The press room now houses our Scotsman Health Club and Spa with a vast state of the art gym. Popular with locals and hotel guests alike. Facilities include a steel swimming pool, steam and sauna, tropicarium, 60-station gym, spa treatment rooms and a relaxation suite.
With no two alike, our 69 rooms and suites each have their own quirky features including curved corner window bays with breathtaking views and marble bathrooms and as a guest at The Scotsman you will enjoy free Wi-Fi access and a complimentary Scotsman Newspaper.
Our prive screening room complete with sumptuous leather seating is available for hire, be it for fun occasions or that all important presentation or product launch. Contact our conference and banqueting team to discuss the many options this and our other meeting and events rooms have to offer.
Traveling
Directions from A68
1. Travelling North from A68 follow signs for Edinburgh.
2. Before Edinburgh you pass through a small town called Dalkeith. Continue, following signs for Edinburgh city centre.
3. Follow city centre signs on Dalkeith Road, passing Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
4. Continue to roundabout ( Cameron Toll shopping centre)
5. Continue straight ahead at roundabout onto Newington Road.
6. Continue straight ahead all the way to North Bridge.
7. The Scotsman Hotel is the last building on the left hand side of North Bridge.
8. Park on single yellow line outside hotel, avoiding zig zags
Directions to The Scotsman Hotel
1. From the M6/M74/M8/A8 East
2. Follow the signs for the city centre and you will pass Murrayfield Stadium on your right hand side
3. You then head along Haymarket Terrace and you will pass Haymarket train station on your right hand side and you will then come to the main junction
4. Stay on the left hand side and follow the road straight along West Maitland Street and then Shandwick Place
5. Follow the road round turning left (cannot drive along Princes Street) onto Charlotte Square, straight over and then down onto Queen Street.
6. Continue along Queen Street until you reach the roundabout, take a right turn onto Leith Street, John Lewis on right hand side.
7. At the top of Leith Street get into left hand lane and then take second road on the left onto North Bridge
8. As you cross over the bridge The Scotsman is on the right hand side before the first set of traffic lights.
9. Avoid parking on the zig-zags.
1. From the M6/A702 heading North to Edinburgh
2. On the A702 you will eventual pass the Ski Centre on the left-hand side.
3. Staying on the A702, follow the signs for the city centre, passing Morningside Road, Bruntsfield Place and at the bottom of Lothian Road take a right turn.
4. Follow the road round turning left (cannot drive along Princes Street) onto Charlotte Square, straight over and then down onto Queen Street.
5. Continue along Queen Street until you reach the roundabout, take a right turn onto Leith Street, John Lewis on right hand side.
6. At the top of Leith Street get into left hand lane and then take second road on the left onto North Bridge
7. As you cross over the bridge The Scotsman is on the right hand side before the first set of traffic lights.
8. Avoid parking on the zig-zags.
1. From the M90/A90 South
2. Follow the signs for the city centre heading towards the Forth Road Bridge
3. Crossing the bridge will lead you onto Queensferry Road
4. Stay in right hand lane until you reach Barnton Junction continue straight ahead
5. Keeping in right hand lane take the right fork and Kwik Fit should be on your left hand side
6. Continue until you reach the Holiday Inn Garden Court on your right hand side, then take the right fork still heading for the city centre.
7. As you approach the roundabout get into left hand lane and go straight ahead. When you reach the Dean Bridge you need to be in the left hand lane.
8. Take a left at the traffic lights onto Randolph Crescent , left again, then right round the mini roundabout onto Queen Street.
9. Continue along Queen Street until you reach the roundabout, take a right turn onto Leith Street, John Lewis on right hand side.
10. At the top of Leith Street get into left hand lane and then take second road on the left onto North Bridge
11. As you cross over the bridge The Scotsman is on the right hand side before the first set of traffic lights.
12. Avoid parking on the zig-zags.
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Hotel's Cancellation Policy
2PM day prior to arrival
General Policies
Children Accepted - Children under 12 sharing a room stay complimentary on a bed & breakfast basis
Pets Not Accepted
Check In on or after - 14:00
Check Out prior to - 11:00
Parking Info / Road Info
Nearest Motorway - M8
Nearest Motorway Jct - JCT 1
Parking - NCP - 1
Parking Restrictions - No Restrictions
Accessibility
Disabled Facilities Available
