Luxury short-term let proposed yards from First Minister’s residence in Edinburgh
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Plans have been lodged that could see a new short-term let, just yards from the first minister’s official residence
Plans have been submitted to create a luxury short-term let featuring a wine cellar and cigar room just yards from the First Minister’s official residence in Edinburgh.
The proposals, made by Planning and Building Design Ltd on behalf of licensed trade operators Caledonian Heritable Ltd, would see a four bedroom, short term let above the company’s offices.
Located at 46 Charlotte Square, the applicant is seeking both planning permission and listed building consent for the alterations and a change of use from offices to form short term let accommodation.
The plans would see the house return to its original layout, with some alterations - including en-suite bathrooms. The accommodation would have four bedrooms spread over two floors, with two double bedrooms on each floor. The rooms are currently designated as offices in plans.
The ground floor level will have the front and rear principle rooms returned to their originally intended uses, as a dining room and drawing room. A secondary rear room will be used as a service area for food being brought up from the lower ground floor level.
A lower ground floor level would be transformed into the let’s main kitchen, with ancillary accommodation for guests - including a whisky/cigar room and a treatment room. A wine cellar is also included in the plans.
There will be no external alterations to the building, which is located on the corner of Charlotte Square and George Street.
The building was designed by Robert Adam in 1791, before being amended by Robert Reid in 1810.
It is now wholly owned by Caledonian Heritable - run by Portobello born entrepreneur Kevin Doyle - who operate a number of pubs and bars across the capital - including, The Dome, The Bailie and popular rock venue Bannerman’s.
A decision on the plans is expected to be made by Tuesday, 28 July 2026.