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Built in the 1600s and host to Mary Queen of Scots, Macdonald Houstoun House is an Edinburgh hotel steeped in Scottish history.

Nestled in acres of private grounds, this peaceful hotel is located within easy driving distance of Glasgow, Edinburgh and two international airports.

Surrounded by 20 acres of mature woodlands, the Macdonald Houstoun House offers quiet accommodation for business and leisure travellers alike.

Spend a relaxing weekend in the countryside and enjoy our extensive leisure facilities, award-winning cuisine and luxurious accommodation.

After an evening stroll around the walled gardens, retire to the comfort of your traditionally decorated Classic Room at the Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel.

After a meal in our award-winning restaurant, relax beside the fireplace with a nightcap or watch your favourite show on the flatscreen TV, before climbing into your four-poster bed for a sound night's sleep.

As the hotel is set within a listed 16th Century tower house, our rooms each boast their own unique character and features. Every room has its own spacious en-suite bathroom and all enjoy a generously proportioned bed.

Climb the winding staircase of a 16th Century tower to enjoy the award-winning cuisine of the Macdonald Houstoun House’s restaurant.

Located in the historic cellars of Macdonald Houstoun House, the welcoming Vaulted Bar is composed of three connected rooms, with large open fireplaces, antique paintings and leather couches.

Take a mid-morning break with a pot of English Breakfast tea in the antique surroundings of Macdonald Houstoun House's Vaulted Bar or sink into one of the wing-backed armchairs with a pint of local cask ale.

Unwind before dinner with a leisurely swim in the Vital Health and Wellbeing Club's 18-metre heated pool.

Indulge mind, body and soul with a luxurious spa or beauty treatment at the Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel.

Watch your favourite TV show on a personal viewing screen as you clock up the miles on the treadmill in our onsite Technogym.

Concealed in the hotel's walled gardens is a clay surface tennis court, open to all guests free of charge.

Set in a 16th century tower house and steading, surrounded by 20 acres of ancient woodland, the Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel is a peaceful and romantic wedding venue.

Harness the beauty of the Scottish countryside and hold a relaxed summer wedding in a marquee, pitched on our manicured lawn.

As the Macdonald Houstoun House’s dedicated boardroom, the Dower Room provides a peaceful and exclusive environment for important business meetings.

Decorated in earthy tones, with its own private bar and PA system, the elegant Houstoun Suite functions as the hotel's ballroom and is ideal for a wide range of events.

For those with a taste for adventure Scotland's capital city is ideally placed for activities such as mountain biking and climbing.

Explore the nearby Pentland Hills Regional Park on horseback, foot or mountain bike.