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  • Observatory House

    Observatory House is a large self-catering property spanning two floors (sleeps 4)

  • Observatory Apartment

    Observatory Apartment is a compact self-catering apartment on the lower ground floor (sleeps 2)

  • House + Apartment

    The House and Apartment combined provide a perfect self-contained base for a larger party or family (sleeps 8)

Observatory House Edinburgh Now Booking

Observatory House, Edinburgh’s unique hilltop retreat, is now welcoming guests. With extraordinary views on all sides, it provides a quiet haven within walking distance of the bright lights, but nestled high above them on Calton Hill.

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“What might be the capital of Scotland’s best-situated holiday let”

Gabriella Bennett, The Times

With a fully-equipped kitchen and dining room, Observatory House provides a perfect self-contained base from which to explore Edinburgh. Rent the whole house, or separate floors as part of two apartments.

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Art

Every floor of Observatory House features an original artwork commissioned specially by Collective from artists close to our hearts, including Rachel Adams, Thomas Aitchison, Rabiya Choudhry, and Christian Newby.

All proceeds from the House will support our charitable mission to bring people together around art. 

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History

Look closely at the seasoned walls of Observatory House and you will find a house within a house. Nestled against the straighter lines of a later era sits an older circular gothic tower - the oldest surviving building on Calton Hill.

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The Lookout by Gardener’s Cottage

A short stroll away from Observatory House lies one of Edinburgh’s best restaurants.

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