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Tower

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Spectacular views of Edinburgh's Castle and city skyline feature on the menu of James Thomson's stunning rooftop restaurant, perched above the landmark Museum of Scotland.

Opened on St Andrew's Day 1998 to widespread critical acclaim, the Tower has gathered with a growing clutch of awards and now, at six years old, is already a much-loved Edinburgh institution with a worldwide following.

Sleek and elegant, the Tower is designed to impress and has become a must see for A-list celebrities and visitors to Scotland, as well as its fiercly loyal local clientelle.

Located on the roof of Scotland's finest 20th-century building, the Tower takes its name from the striking stone entrance tower of the sandstone-clad Museum of Scotland.

Independently owned and run by established Scottish restaurateur James Thomson -described by Time Out in 2004 as "Edinburgh's star retaurateur" equally high standards of food, wine and service are in found here as at his renowned Witchery by the Castle and the other destinations in his growing collection of unique places.

Unique city and castle views together with superlative food, wine & exemplary service ensure Edinburgh's first and finest rooftop restaurant has rapidly established itself as a major destination for visitors and locals alike. Vanessa Redgrave, Joanna Lumley, the Countess of Wessex, Jeremy Paxman, AA Gill, Iain Banks, J K Rowling, Catherine Zeta Jones, Sean Connery and Helena Bonham-Carter are among many for whom the Tower is a must!

Location:

Tower Restaurant, Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, EH1 1JF, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Contact Number:

0131 225 3003

Website:

www.tower-restaurant.com

Region:

Scotland

Type:

City Centre, Restaurant

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Opened on St Andrew's Day 1998 to widespread critical acclaim, the Tower has gathered with a growing clutch of awards and now, at six years old, is already a much-loved Edinburgh institution with a worldwide following.

Bedrooms:

Sister property, The Witchery, has suites available near by.

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Local Attractions:


Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in Europe where there are many interesting and fun attractions for everyone.

Palace of Holyrood House
The new Scottish Parliament
Dynamic Earth
The Royal Mile
Edinburgh Castle
Princes Street
The Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
Camera Obscura
National Galleries of Scotland
The Edinburgh Dungeons
Edinburgh Zoo
The Royal Yacht Britannia
Royal Botanical Gardens
St Giles Cathedral
National Museums of Scotland




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