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Architects warn against development of former Scottish Widows HQ into 385-room hotel

Council planners say the 385-bedroom scheme would preserve the listed building’s character while converting seven retained modules from office use.

Summary by The Herald Scotland
The Category-A listed property, designed by Sir Basil Spence, has lain vacant at 15 Dalkeith Road, near Holyrood Park, since 2020.

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The ScotsmanThe Scotsman
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Iconic Sir Basil Spence building in Edinburgh set to become large-scale hotel

Concerns have been raised about the impact of the hotel development on the building’s distinctive heritage features

·Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
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Architects warn against development of former Scottish Widows HQ into 385-room hotel

The Category-A listed property, designed by Sir Basil Spence, has lain vacant at 15 Dalkeith Road, near Holyrood Park, since 2020.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
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