Melville Castle Hotel. Find Us

Luxury accommodation with the exquisite

grandeur and elegance expected of an

18th century Scottish Castle.

Melville Castle is situated just 8 miles South East of Edinburgh city centre.

By car
From The West (City Centre and Edinburgh Airport)

Head for the City Bypass (which is well signed) and follow it eastbound. Exit at Gilmerton Junction and follow the road signs for Eskbank. The gates to Melville Castle will appear on your right hand side about 1km from the bypass slip road.

From the East

Head for the City Bypass (which is well signed) and follow it westbound. At the Sheriffhall Roundabout take the A68, followed by the first turning on the right onto Melville Gate Road. The gates to Melville Castle are opposite the end of Melville Gate Road.

By train

Edinburgh has two train stations, Waverly Station and Haymarket Station. For Melville Castle it is recommended to use Waverly station as it is in the heart of the city centre with various transport links to the castle. First Scotrail runs regular trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh Waverley.

By plane

Edinburgh International Airport is situated on the outskirts of the city. The most direct and convenient transport to the hotel is by taxi, which will take around 20 minutes and cost approximately £25. The most economic route (although the longest) is to take to the frequent Airport Bus direct to the city centre at a cost of £3. From the city centre, take the number 3 bus from Princes Street, which will take you to the gates of the castle driveway at a cost of £1. This option will take approximately 1 hour.

By helicopter

Melville Castle welcomes helicopter arrivals, with landing space available on the South Lawn.

Check out public transport to and from the area at www.travelinescotland.com

Address

Melville Castle Hotel

Melville Gate

Gilmerton Road

Edinburgh

Midlothian

EH18 1AP

Telephone: 0131 654 0088