You can stay in majestic castle near Edinburgh for under £100 a night

AuthorGary Armstrong
Published date24 June 2022
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
All the eyes of the world will once more be on the capital, with the global arts event returning in full for the first time in two years, after being heavily hampered by covid

Of course, many people due to spend this summer in the city will have already booked their hotels - likely months in advance to avoid paying a hefty price.

And for people looking for an overnight stay with a difference, there's somewhere on the outskirts of the city that provides a bit more majesty than your usual accommodation.

Although the words 'Edinburgh' and 'castle' are likely to conjure up the obvious image (and we'd love to spend an overnight there too), there's a stunning castle just outside the city you can check into for under £100 a night - at the right time of the year.

The award-winning four-star Melville Castle, just a shorty journey from Dalkeith, boasts 'Scottish grandeur with many original touches', with 33 'unique' bedrooms and suites.

Owners say: "After a long day of exploring all the beauty Edinburgh has to offer, bed down beneath the turrets for deep slumber.

"Home to 33 recently revamped bedrooms and suites, Melville Castle is the perfect place to treat yourself to some well-deserved R&R - Refined Relaxation. Our dramatically designed, ornate bedrooms are complete with crisp linen...

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