Historic Hotels in Edinburgh and Mid Scotland
Prestonfield. Edinburgh.
Anyone from the United States of America intending to visit Edinburgh ought to put Prestonfield high on the list of places to stay. After all, it was good enough for one of the Founding Fathers. Prestonfield
Anyone from the United States of America intending to visit Edinburgh ought to put Prestonfield high on the list of places to stay. After all, it was good enough for one of the Founding Fathers. Prestonfield
Dalhousie Castle. Near Edinburgh.
This ancient castle can boast connections with several monarchs including Edward I of England. See our specific page devoted to the history of Dalhousie Castle Hotel
This ancient castle can boast connections with several monarchs including Edward I of England. See our specific page devoted to the history of Dalhousie Castle Hotel
Stevenson House. Edinburgh.
This little bed & breakfast proves that it isn’t just grand hotels that can boast extraordinary historic connections. After all, how many can claim to have been home to a famous author? Stevenson House
This little bed & breakfast proves that it isn’t just grand hotels that can boast extraordinary historic connections. After all, how many can claim to have been home to a famous author? Stevenson House
The Castle Snug. Edinburgh.
Once home to an eighteenth century literary giant, today this building on Edinburgh’s Lawnmarket offers apartment accommodation for those seeking to explore the old city. Read more about the Castle Snug
Once home to an eighteenth century literary giant, today this building on Edinburgh’s Lawnmarket offers apartment accommodation for those seeking to explore the old city. Read more about the Castle Snug
Houstoun House. West Lothian.
This fine 16th century country house possesses more than just a passing connection to Mary Queen of Scots. See our entry for Houstoun House
This fine 16th century country house possesses more than just a passing connection to Mary Queen of Scots. See our entry for Houstoun House
The Golden Lion. Stirling.
Welcoming visitors to Stirling for well over two centuries, this famous old hotel is one of several that can claim an association with Robbie Burns. Read more about The Golden Lion
Welcoming visitors to Stirling for well over two centuries, this famous old hotel is one of several that can claim an association with Robbie Burns. Read more about The Golden Lion
Borthwick Castle. Midlothian.
Mary Queen of Scots was reputed to have visited Borthwick on many occasions, even having to flee from the place in disguise while seeking sanctuary there in 1567.
Mary Queen of Scots was reputed to have visited Borthwick on many occasions, even having to flee from the place in disguise while seeking sanctuary there in 1567.
Channings Hotel. Edinburgh.
While most of the hotels and inns featured on the site claim connections to great figures from the past on account of their staying, this Edinburgh hotel was the birthplace of one. Find out a little more about Channings Hotel
While most of the hotels and inns featured on the site claim connections to great figures from the past on account of their staying, this Edinburgh hotel was the birthplace of one. Find out a little more about Channings Hotel
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in Edinburgh or the vicinity that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email ([email protected]) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.