Review
By Castle gates: atmospheric restaurant-with-suites in 2 adjacent 16th-century buildings at top of Royal Mile. Owned by restaurateur James Thomson (see Prestonfield, previous page), managed by Steve Hall. Gothic style: ornate red and gold paintwork; decadent drapery; sybaritic bathrooms. 2 restaurants (Douglas Roberts uses Scottish produce; background music); terrace. 7 suites (in 2 buildings): £295 (includes continental breakfast, bottle of champagne)