Houstoun House Hotel
Near Edinburgh, Scotland.
Historians debate exactly how old Houstoun House really is, but all seem to agree that it was constructed at some point in the mid-16th century. However, prior to it being built the only structure on the estate was a small cottage known as the ‘Woman House’. Its first owner, Thomas Shairp, was advocate to Mary Queen of Scots, and it is widely believed that it would have been in this building that she was entertained when visiting from Linlithgow Palace.
When development of Houstoun began, the original building was linked to the new castle by means of a high wall forming a fortified courtyard – a feature which remains almost unchanged to this day. It is said that when Mary Queen of Scots was executed in 1587, Thomas Shairp locked the door to the room in which she had slept and that it was never used again.
Today, Houstoun House offers hotel accommodation via over 70 rooms and also features a swimming pool. Edinburgh is around half an hour away by car to the east. Visit the Houstoun House website
See the Historic Hotels in Edinburgh and Mid Scotland index
When development of Houstoun began, the original building was linked to the new castle by means of a high wall forming a fortified courtyard – a feature which remains almost unchanged to this day. It is said that when Mary Queen of Scots was executed in 1587, Thomas Shairp locked the door to the room in which she had slept and that it was never used again.
Today, Houstoun House offers hotel accommodation via over 70 rooms and also features a swimming pool. Edinburgh is around half an hour away by car to the east. Visit the Houstoun House website
See the Historic Hotels in Edinburgh and Mid Scotland index
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