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Melville Castle Hotel is the perfect base to explore the bustling city of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat are all within five miles of the hotel. Murrayfield Stadium, the Edinburgh Playhouse and Edinburgh Airport are also nearby. Guests can choose from one of the recently refurbished, individually designed bedrooms and suites. See more

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This 14th-century castle provides luxury bed and breakfast accommodation on an estate, just 8 miles outside Edinburgh. Guests stay at the top of the tower in a barrel-vaulted bedroom with a 7 feet wide ‘emperor’ bed. The roof-top walkway provides panoramic views over the Firth of Forth, with the hills of Fife behind. See more

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Dalhousie Castle Hotel, an enchanting 13th-century fortress just eight miles from Edinburgh, offers a secluded retreat, steeped in history. Renowned for having the longest family lineage of any Scottish castle, guests can choose from 29 individually designed bedrooms. Dining options include the award-winning Dungeon Restaurant with its dramatic ambiance. See more

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Barony Castle is a striking manor house built in 1536, with magnificent views of the Tweed Valley, offering a wide range of facilities for corporate and private groups alike. Standing proud in 25 acres of formal gardens and woodlands, it also offers a quiet & peaceful location. Situated in the Scottish Borders, it is a mere 40 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh, and just 5 minutes from the beautiful Borders town of Peebles, where fishing, walking, cycling and pony trekking are easily accessible. See more

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Cringletie House is a splendid Victorian baronial mansion, located just south of Edinburgh, and stands proud as the only AA Top 200 Hotel in the Scottish Border region. The hotel has 13 individually designed rooms, each one with its own unique character and furnished to a high standard with views over the grounds and local countryside. See more

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With an illustrious history dating back to the 1100s, Neidpath is an amazingly preserved Medieval stronghold with many stories to tell. Easy to reach from Edinburgh, but once you’re there, it’s even easier to forget the outside world. Perfect for a romantic getaway for two, in the castle you can join a guest list that includes Mary Queen of Scots. See more