Planners approve hotel renovation

THE renovation of a historic property at the foot of Calton Hill into a four-star hotel has been given the green light.

By The Newsroom

Published 21st Feb 2013, 12:00 BST

Edinburgh City Council’s planning committee yesterday approved plans to turn the property on Baxter’s Place next to the Playhouse Theatre into a 239-bed hotel.

The row of Georgian townhouses at the top of Leith Walk is the former home of renowned engineer Robert  Stevenson.

Marriott Hotels has been tipped as the likely chain to run the facility.

Developer Chris Stewart said the iconic terrace would be restored to its former glory.