The Scotsman was previously part of JJW Hotels & Resorts and was purchased by Sheikh Mohamed bin Issa Al Jaber for £63 million in 2006.

[3] In the 1900s the North Bridge running between the New and Old Towns of Edinburgh was widened and as part of this expansion a 190-foot-high tower was built, into which The Scotsman newspaper moved their offices.

The building, designed by Dunn & Findlay, cost around £500,000 and after the rest of the North Bridge extension was completed teamed with the Carlton directly opposite, it formed an imposing entrance to the Old Town.

Now the company's flagship venue, the Hotel has spent several years going through a substantial refurbishment, which has seen all bedrooms upgraded, and a boutique cinema added.

Additionally, The Grand Café now occupies the former advertising offices of the building and serves brunch, afternoon tea and dinner to a soundtrack of live piano and jazz.