The Scholar Hotel

Located in the leafy Southside of Edinburgh, in the beautiful grounds of the private Pollock Estate, The Scholar offers easy access to all of the city's world famous landmarks and excellent golf options.

The hotel is located at the foot of Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat and a short walk to all the main Edinburgh tourist attractions and historic Royal Mile. The Royal Commonwealth Pool is next door, providing gym, swim and leisure facilities which can be accessed for a drop-in fee.

Golf in the local area can includes rounds at Bruntsfield Links, Mortonhall, Gullane and North Berwick.

Each bedroom is designed with luxury in mind, featuring spacious beds, premium Elite mattresses, and high-quality linens to guarantee an exceptional night's rest. Additionally, all rooms are equipped with a television offering a wide range of channels, award-winning Novus tea, an OPAL capsule coffee machine, and a desk providing generous workspace. The expansive bathrooms are fitted with rainfall showers, Laura Thomas toiletries, and plush towels.

The hotel’s contemporary restaurant, The Brasserie, bar and garden dining area proudly serve the highest quality breakfast, lunch and dinner, focusing on using locally sourced Scottish ingredients, allowing you to sample Edinburgh’s excellent food and drink scene without needing to leave the hotel. The hotel also offers free WiFi throughout and free onsite parking, including a large number of electric car charging points (subject to availability).

Guests can enjoy complimentary access to the prestigious University of Edinburgh’s Pleasance Sports Complex & Gym - located a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride away or use the on-site Oxygen Fitness Studio.