Bridging the space between Edinburgh’s New Town and Old Town, Market Street hotel is a 98-room stay set in a historic structure. And yet, inside its stone walls tells a more contemporary story.

The first Design Hotels accommodation offering in the Scottish capital is a short stroll from Edinburgh Castle. Its sophisticated interiors reflects the setting, where old meets new – with tartan a traditional fabrics used to adorn the space in chic and modern fashion.

At the hotel’s top is a rooftop Champagne lounge, Nor’ Loft, where guests can toast the city’s UNESCO World Heritage skyline. Named after the loch that once resided where the hotel stands today, Nor’ Loft occupies the 7th floor space and boasts more than 20 prestige labels – alongside local spirits, of course.

On the rooftop, guests can also enjoy breakfast, afternoon tea and small share plates, served from the site’s open kitchen that employs locally sourced ingredients in its innovative yet comforting dishes. By night, a fireplace roars to life and guests can relax into the lounge as the city’s lights awaken.