King's Chamber

Just steps from Edinburgh Castle in Riddle's Court, this delightful one bedroom holiday flat in a 16th century merchant's house once hosted a 1598 royal banquet

[King's Chamber @KingsChamberEd]

We’ll still be sharing all of our updates in relation to King's Chamber on the main SHBT channel, along with other information about the historic buildings we love. Follow @SHBT for more info, or find our dedicated SHBT weddings accounts on Facebook and Instagram! (2/2)

[King's Chamber @KingsChamberEd]

As you likely know, King's Chamber was restored and is now managed by @SHBT, and moving forward we’re keen to showcase what we do under our main banner. Because of that, our King's Chamber accounts will be absorbed into our main SHBT channels next year. (1/2)

[Riddle's Court @Riddlescourt]

Get in the Halloween spirit with Simon Bendle and listen to this tale of Major Thomas Weir - Riddle's Court's original neighbour from hell! 👻 What's the spookiest ghost story you've heard around Edinburgh's Old Town?

https://t.co/wZDAM9BtXe

[Riddle's Court @Riddlescourt]

While we talk a lot about our location on the Lawnmarket, if you look the other way you find Victoria Street - and when you have autumn sunsets like this, we could never complain! 🌇

[Riddle's Court @Riddlescourt]

Even though we can't welcome you into our building for Edinburgh Door's Open Day, you can visit our YouTube channel to see clips of our restoration, recorded talks and a building tour! 🏚️➡️🏠 #digiDoorsOpen @theCockburn @DoorsOpenDays @GeddesCentre @SHBT
https://t.co/KV6QwLRdzY

[King's Chamber @KingsChamberEd]

We're nestled in down a close near the top of the Royal Mile - walking up and down the street (and even in our internal courtyard) you wouldn't even know we were there! What are some of your other favourite hidden spots around the city? 🚶‍♀️

[King's Chamber @KingsChamberEd]

Did you know we're a few minutes' walk from the Castle, Princes Street, the National Museum of Scotland and the historic Grassmarket? Though you're right in the centre of town, you barely hear a peep from down the close - a peacful oasis in the centre of the city. ✈️

[Riddle's Court @Riddlescourt]

Contemporary interventions have transformed Riddle's Court's historic spaces into a state-of-the-art venue. While large scale events won't be the same again fro quite some time, get in touch with our events team for more information on how we can manage your plans safely. 👍

[King's Chamber @KingsChamberEd]

Since the restoration of the King's Chamber by @SHBT @Riddlescourt the design has honoured the history of the space while bringing in modern essentials. With a fully fitted out kitchen, bathroom and contemporary decoration, it's a fantastic mix of the old and the new! 💛

[King's Chamber @KingsChamberEd]

The finest artists were commissioned to paint the King's Chamber ceiling in the 1590s. Its potent political symbols – the thistle and the eagle in particular – can still be seen today. ✨ Follow the link to stay in this historic apartment! https://t.co/vhU2q6pwWJ

[Patrick Geddes Centre @GeddesCentre]

Wherever you are working right now - have a wee bit of #MondayMotivation on us! We are serious about prizes too! The winning haiku wins a copy of Riddle's Court - A comic history @NLSlearn @edcentrallib @scottishbktrust @bookswordsideas

[Edinhist @edinhist]

The US amateur photographer Charles Cushman shot Kodachrome for 30 years around the world, one week of them in Edinburgh. Not all tourist shots: here's his Portsburgh Square. Conversation by the road; chalked graffiti; the fires lit somewhere within.

[Patrick Geddes Centre @GeddesCentre]

Thistle go down well! Weekly Haiku comp! Today inspired by a motif which adorns @Riddlescourt My meagre effort (can u do better?):
A clump of prickles
A proud spear, a purple crown
Symbol of this land
@ByLeavesWeLive @CreativeScots U could win a prize!
New one next Monday!

[King's Chamber @KingsChamberEd]

Thinking of escaping for a weekend? We are still open for bookings! Enjoy a #virtualtour of our historic (but modern!) apartment - we've made a few changes since this video was made, but not to our 16th century painted ceiling!
https://t.co/JFE1Xi3e1R
#Edinburgh #WeekendBreak

[Scottish Heritage Social Media Group @ScotHeritageSMG]

Tomorrow is #ScottishArchivesDay! Can't wait to see what our archive chums have rustled up!

Remember you don't have to be an archive to get involved either!

📸 @ARAScot

[Una Richards @Una_Richards]

Couldnt agree more. the work of the building preservation trust movement @HTNmembers in recycling historic buildings including @SHBT who work throughout #Scotland is #sustainable

[King's Chamber @KingsChamberEd]

The King's Chamber is in @scotonsunday! Lovely article by Nichola Hunter (with photos by @ZACandZAC)
in this fabulous feature in the Homes & More supplement. #homesandmore #scotlandonsunday #Scotsman #Edinburgh #holidayflat #heritage #RiddlesCourt #SHBT #Scottishvacationrental