Welcome to Melville Castle Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland

Melville Castle Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland, boasts luxury accommodation with the exquisite grandeur & elegance expected of an 18th century Scottish Castle, making it a unique & enchanting vacation destination.

Only 20 minutes from Edinburgh, Scotland, Melville Castle Hotel is an urban oasis. Secluded in a 50 acre Scottish estate, it provides the rare blend of tranquillity & city proximity.

Guests are on the doorstep of Edinburgh's eclectic mix of historic, beautiful and entertaining attractions. Sites include Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia, and the Edinburgh Dungeons

Within easy reach of the Edinburgh city bypass, Edinburgh International Airport and Edinburgh's main train station, Melville Castle is the ideal place to stay whilst exploring the beauty and history of Edinburgh, and indeed the whole of the Scotland.

As well as providing opulent four poster; suites, Melville Castle Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland, is an excellent venue for conferences, private functions, weddings & numerous country pursuits…

The Hotel

Melville Castle has been the host to many distinguished guests over the centuries, including Mary Queen of Scots, Queen Victoria, King George IV and Sir Walter Scott.

Although the trend for Royalty and literary guests has somewhat come to an end; with today's luxury accommodation, elegant reception rooms, & an AA-Rosette awarded restaurant, the reception and service of Melville Castle Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland, is no less than that offered to the great icons of the country's illustrious past.

Rooms

The castle has 33 luxurious and enchanting bedrooms. Choose from the spacious gallery bedrooms with a separate sitting area in which to relax and unwind; luxurious four poster bedrooms, opulent and romantic in style; spa bedrooms for a little bit of indulgence, or the traditional double & twin bedrooms offering comfort and relaxation after a busy day. There are also several bedrooms that are ideal for families.

Each room comes with an array of modern amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Melville Castle Hotel also has rooms specially designed for wheelchair access.

Restaurant & Bars

Enjoy a classic meal in the warm & welcoming Brasserie, situated in the castle's vaulted cellars. Treat yourself with tea & cakes in the Ante Room, or relax with a drink or two in the Cellar Bar or on the sunny terrace overlooking the picturesque grounds and the North Esk River.

Leisure

Utilising Melville Castle Hotel's 50 acre wooded estate, and the natural sporting expanse of Edinburgh & the Lothians, the hotel can offer an array of activities, designed to both stimulate and relax!

Functions

In 1786, Lord Melville commissioned Melville Castle to be built with the main objective of entertaining on a large scale. The esteemed architect, James Playfair, truly succeeded with 7 reception rooms in total, each designed to maximise the guest's enjoyment.
Lord Melville entertained numerous members of the aristocracy and the Royal family, and Melville Castle Hotel continues this trend of exquisite entertainment, hosting regular corporate functions for some of the country's top establishments, as well as private functions both small & large, and not to forget the celebrated fairytale weddings.

Location

Melville Castle is situated just 8 miles South East of Edinburgh city centre. Within easy reach of the city bypass, Melville Castle is the ideal place to stay whilst exploring the beauty and history of Edinburgh, and indeed the whole of the Scotland.

The Castle is easily accessed from all main transport stations in Edinburgh. Please peruse the various options using the left hand navigation bar.