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About us
The Scotsman Hotel sits at the top of North Bridge in between Edinburgh’s Medieval Old Town and Georgian New Town. The hotel is located on Edinburgh’s historical North Bridge, one minute stroll from Waverly mainline train station. Five star boutique hotel The Scotsman, is housed within the magnificent Scotsman Newspaper building. With no two alike, our 69 rooms and suites each have their own quirky features including curved corner window bays with breathtaking views. The events facilities comprise of 12 dedicated rooms to eat, meet and play, including Edinburgh’s only private Screening Room for up to 46 delegates. Private dining rooms, menus and wine lists are also available.
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Amenities
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
- Dance floor
- Staging area
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms

Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Linklater Suite (1,2,3) | 1,001.0 sq. ft. - | 9.5 ft. | 100 | 70 | 100 | 90 | 40 | 40 |
Clubroom | 1,689.9 sq. ft. - | 8.5 ft. | 100 | 90 | 100 | 90 | 60 | 30 |
Screening Room | 968.8 sq. ft. - | 12.5 ft. | 46 | - | - | 46 | - | - |
Ritchie Suite | 667.4 sq. ft. - | 9.5 ft. | 60 | 50 | 50 | 60 | 30 | 30 |
Russel Suite | 1,689.9 sq. ft. - | 8.2 ft. | 100 | 70 | 100 | 100 | 56 | 38 |
MacLaren 1,2&3 | 1,324.0 sq. ft. - | 9.5 ft. | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 50 | - |
Vermilion | 10.8 sq. ft. - | 9.5 ft. | 40 | 30 | 40 | - | - | 18 |
Drawing Room | 968.8 sq. ft. - | 12.5 ft. | 100 | 60 | 100 | 60 | 18 | 20 |
Board Room | 258.3 sq. ft. - | 12.5 ft. | 14 | 14 | - | - | - | 12 |
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Nominated as: 2010 Scotland's Leading Hotel
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