Built in 1780 as a baronial house for Alexander Scott, The Scott is a luxury hotel in Edinburgh that's kept plenty of its original character. Inside, you'll still find the Velvet Lounge, period fireplaces, ornately carved wood panelling and stained glass that gives the public rooms a proper sense of occasion.
It sits in leafy Southside Edinburgh, surrounded by mature gardens and quieter streets, which makes it a smart choice if you want the city close by without staying right in the thick of it. You're a straightforward hop by taxi or bus to the main sights, then you can come back and switch off in peace.
From a golf point of view, the logistics are nice and simple. There's free on-site parking, so you can load the clubs and get moving without wrestling for a space. You've also got a good spread of golf nearby, from handy Edinburgh options to the East Lothian coast. Courses within easy reach include Bruntsfield Links, Mortonhall, Gullane and North Berwick.
If your plan is city culture in the morning and quality golf in the afternoon, The Scott makes a classy base for doing both.
Who is this for?
Couples and golfers who want a quiet, characterful Edinburgh hotel with easy access to the city and East Lothian.
Who is it best for?
Small groups and societies building a Gullane/North Berwick-style itinerary who'd rather come back to gardens and good food than a busy city-centre lobby.
