Royal Scots Club – A Favorite for Families in Edinburgh
About the Hotel
Georgian Townhouse Accommodations
The Royal Scots Club offers 27 en-suite rooms across three Georgian townhouses. Options include Four Poster Rooms with king-size beds, Classic Rooms with zip-and-link beds, and Family Rooms with a double and single bed. All rooms include Molton Brown toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Some rooms overlook Queen Street Gardens or the rooftops of Edinburgh toward the Firth of Forth. Basement-level rooms have restricted views.
Scottish Dining Experience
The Abercromby Dining Room serves lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday, featuring locally sourced Scottish ingredients. Private dining is available for groups of 8 to 30, with pre-set menus starting at £31 for two courses. The Club also hosts themed dinners, Burns Night suppers, and pre-Edinburgh Tattoo meals. Breakfast is served in a dining room overlooking Queen Street Gardens.
Events & Social Calendar
The Club hosts wine tastings, lectures, murder mysteries, and military-themed events in its Hepburn Suite. Private events include weddings (up to 160 guests), graduation balls, and conferences. An entirely self-contained area with a dance floor and stage is available for entertainment. Members have access to over 220 reciprocal clubs worldwide.
New Town Location
Situated in Edinburgh's UNESCO-listed New Town, the Club is a 5-minute walk from Princes Street Gardens and the Scottish National Gallery. Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile are 1 km away. Metered parking is available on Northumberland Street (£3.70/hour, Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-5:30 PM). The nearest tram stop (St. Andrew Square) provides connections to Edinburgh Airport.
Membership & Services
Members enjoy access to private dining, reciprocal clubs, and a social calendar. The Club offers co-working spaces with monitors, free coffee refills, and podcast equipment. Event coordination includes personalized menus, silverware, and access to Queen Street Gardens for photos. Non-members can book rooms or private events. A lift provides access to all floors of the three townhouses.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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