DEAR GUESTS

We are delighted to welcome you to the Linton Collection apartments set in the heart of Edinburgh. A city steeped in history with a rich architectural heritage, and with its Old and New Towns listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

This page will detail how to access the building and your individual apartment; this web page is specifically for information that will be relevant during your stay including instruction manuals for all appliances within the apartment and local information.

Please be aware that 28 North Bridge does not have a reception desk and if you need any assistance at any time during your stay, we are available by phone or email.

Thank you for choosing to stay with the Linton Collection, we hope you enjoy your stay and have a wonderful time exploring this beautiful city.

CONTACT

Please use the below information if you have any questions/queries before your arrival date.

Office: +44(0) 131 208 8028. This number is available Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. 

Email: info@lintoncollection.com.

If you are currently staying with us please use our onsite property team for any queries you may have. If your query is urgent we recommend calling our property team as emails are monitored periodically out with office hours.

Property Team: +44(0) 131 618 6565.

Our office is located in the West Wing at 28 North Bridge if you need any assistance.

ACCESS

Property address:
Linton Collection – Lord Lyons Chambers
Second floor, 28 North Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1QG

You will receive an email prior to arrival requesting you to complete our online check-in. Here you will be able to update/confirm the contact telephone number that we will use to create your entry code. The apartments are operated without keys; your entry code provides access to the main building, luggage store and your reserved apartment.

Your apartment number will be confirmed by separate email on your arrival date before 12pm.

Your entry code will be the last 4 digits of your contact telephone number.

Check-in to your apartment is from 3pm and check-out is by 11am.

The entry code is valid to the main building from 6am on your arrival date and to your individual apartment from 3pm unless otherwise arranged. The access code expires on your departure date at 11am for the apartment only but will allow access to the main door and luggage store, until midnight.

On arrival at the property, use the keypad at the main door to input your 4-digit code. The next security door is on a timer which will lock if you do not go straight through. If this locks before you can access, exit to the main door and input your code again.

Lord Lyons Chambers apartments 4-6 are located on the 2nd floor.

Please follow the internal signage for directions to your apartment. The elevator services Lord Lyons Chambers apartments and they are located on the second floor.

Your individual apartment number will be confirmed by email on your arrival date before 12pm. The room is accessed using your 4-digit code at the apartment keypad.

Early check-in and late check-outs can be organised in advance of your stay, subject to availability and additional costs.

CHECKING OUT

All guests are requested to check-out by 11.00 am, there is no need to contact us on check-out, just close your apartment door behind you.

LUGGAGE

Should you arrive earlier than the 3pm check-in time, please use our complimentary luggage store. This is located on the second floor beside apartment 4 and is accessed using your 4-digit code. Luggage can be stored here from 6am on your arrival date and until midnight on your departure date.

Your 4-digit access code will be active on the main door and luggage store at all times on your arrival and departure dates.

We cannot hold any baggage outwith your arrival and/or departure dates for security reasons. If you need to leave luggage while you continue your travels, we recommend Unbaggaged who offer Linton Collection guests a 10% discount; they will collect, store and drop off your luggage at a time and a place that suits you. Bookings can be made here. The discount will be automatically applied or use the code LINTON10.

CCTV

CCTV surveillance is monitored in all public spaces of the building to ensure guest safety.

WiFi

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in each apartment, access details below.

NETWORK: Linton Collection
PASSWORD: northbridge

TRAVELLING TO AND FROM LORD LYONS CHAMBERS

TRAINS

The closest train station is Edinburgh Waverley at the foot of The Scotsman steps. You’ll find the Scotsman steps to the right of The Scotsman Hotel main entrance, on North Bridge, which leads down to Market Street. (Turn left out of Linton Collection apartments to reach The Scotsman Hotel.)

TAXI’S

You can normally flag down a black cab on the High Street or there is a taxi rank outside the Radisson Hotel main entrance. Alternatively, you can book a taxi, see below companies we recommend:

City Cabs – Tel: 0131 228 1211
Central Taxis – Tel: 0131 229 2468
Capital Cars – Tel: 0131 777 7777

BUSES AND TRAMS

The closest bus stops are on either North Bridge or South Bridge and both provide links around the City.

Lothian buses timetable www.lothianbuses.com
Lothian buses – Tel: 0131 554 4494
Tram information – www.edinburghtrams.com
Closest tram stop – St Andrew Square

AIRLINKS

Airport transfers go from Waverley Bridge, outside Waverley Station. Airlink 100 is a direct service and further information can be found at www.lothianbuses.com

PARKING

We recommend parking at the APCOA Waverley Station car park which is located on New Street. As a guest of the Linton Collection, please show confirmation of your stay to the customer service desk on departure to validate your 20% discount.

HOUSEKEEPING

All apartments are self-catering; we provide all linen, towels and a small selection of toiletries and consumables for your stay for the room capacity. Additional towels or housekeeping services can be offered at an extra cost.

If you are staying less than 4 nights, housekeeping will not service your apartment during your stay. If you are staying with us for longer than 4 nights, we will contact you on an individual basis to discuss housekeeping options.

You may leave any full refuse bags outside your apartment between 9am – 2pm and our housekeeping team will remove. Please do not leave these outside your apartment out with these times.

IRONS & IRONING BOARDS

An iron and ironing board are located in the apartments. These can be found in the wardrobe along with a drying frame.

HAIRDRYERS

A hairdryer is located in the apartment’s wardrobe.

HEATING

There is an integrated smart heating system in each apartment, the system detects your presence and will heat the room to an ambient temperature. The temperature can be adjusted using the thermostatic dial control located in each room.

The bathroom towel rail is on a set timer between 6-10am and 6-10pm and cannot be manually adjusted – please contact our property manager for further information.

Caution: the radiators may get hot so take care.

FIRST AID KIT

There is a First Aid box provided under the sink in the kitchen. For anything more serious contact details for NHS Direct and local hospitals are detailed in this guide.

NO SMOKING

All apartments and public areas are strictly non-smoking environments. If you smoke in your apartment you will be charged up to £250 to cover the cost of cleaning.

NO PETS

Pets are not permitted in our apartments.

QUICK USER GUIDES

KITCHEN APPLIANCES

User manuals for all appliances are located under the kitchen sink.

INDUCTION HOB

(a pan needs to be on the hob with either food or water inside for the hob to work)

  1. To turn the hob on press the POWER ON button for one second.
  2. If the hob displays the BL symbol, the child lock has been activated. To deactivate the child lock press both padlock keys together until you hear a beep and the BL symbol disappears.
  3. Select the required cooking zone using the appropriate zone selection key.
  4. Use the + and – button to select the cooking temperature.
  5. To turn the hob off hold down the POWER ON button for two seconds.
  6. The cooking zone will still be hot after being switched off and the symbol H will appear.

COMBINATION COOKER

(This appliance has different functions, full instructions can be found in the user manual)

  1. To start, select one of the below functions using the left knob:
    – Microwave
    – Microwave + grill
    – Microwave + hot air
    – Hot air
    – Grill
    – Grill + fan
  2. The right knob allows you to select required cooking temperature and using the + or – keys to adjust the cooking time.
  3. Select the ‘OK’ button to accept the function and time and then press the ‘Start’ key to start cooking.
  4. Use the ‘stop’ key to pause / stop cooking

WASHING MACHINE

  1. To switch the machine on press the ON/OFF Power button.
  2. Load your laundry, add the detergent and close the door.
  3. Set the wash cycle by using the appropriate knob.
  4. Set the spin speed.
  5. Start the washing cycle by press the START/PAUSE button.
  6. To cancel the setting press the START/PAUSE button and select new cycle.
  7. At the end of the cycle the END indicator light will switch on and the DOOR LOCKED indicator will switch off.
    Please do not try and force the machine door open, it will unlock once the cycle has completed.

NESPRESSO MACHINE

The Nespresso coffee machine is very easy to use. Please ensure there is water in the reservoir at the back of the machine.

  1. Press either button on top of the machine and these will flash green for 25 seconds.
  2. Once both buttons display a solid green light, the machine is ready to use.
  3. Pull the bar up, insert a capsule (with the silver disc of foil facing you) and close.
  4. Select either a single or double espresso.

REVO SOUNDSYSTEM

To play the DAB radio:

  1. Extend the antenna and press the POWER ON button.
  2. The stations will tune automatically, move the joystick above the SELECT button up and down or left to right to scroll through the stations. Move the joystick above the SELECT to select the station.
  3. To play your own music using Bluetooth:
    a – Press the POWER ON button.
    b – Press the MODE button until the BLUETOOTH mode intro screen is displayed. It will now begin ‘pairing’ and say DISCOVERABLE on screen.
    c – On your Bluetooth device, make sure Bluetooth is enable and initiate a search. When the search is completed SUPERSIGNAL will be listed.
    d – Select SUPERSIGNAL. Your device will confirm ‘pairing’ has been completed.
  4. Should you need a ‘Pass Key’ please use code: 0000
  5. Play your music as normal on your own device.

TV

All the televisions have Freeview, all you need to do is switch on the TV and select the channel using the remote control.

RESTAURANT SUGGESTION – 3 BLIND MICE

3 Blind Mice is the newest addition to the Linton Collection. Located beside our Blackfriars Street apartment, it offers the finest pizza with stunning drinks and cocktails in outstanding surroundings. As a guest of Linton Collection apartments, we are delighted to offer all guests a 15% discount off food only. The current menu can be viewed here.

Availability and bookings can be made online at the link below or by dropping into the restaurant and please tell the restaurant team you are staying with us to receive the discount.

Click here to book online with Open Table.

TOURIST INFORMATION

Edinburgh and Scotland’s iCentre is in Princes Mall on Princes Street (near Waverley Station), telephone number 0131 473 3868 or visit www.visitscotland.com

All details are correct at the time of printing however, with Covid-19 restrictions in place, we suggest contacting them directly to discuss their opening times and any restrictions they may have.

PLACES TO VISIT IN EDINBURGH

Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG 0131 225 9846
Holyrood Palace Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX 0303 123 7306
National Gallery The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL 0131 624 6200
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art 75 Belford Road, Edinburgh EH4 3DR 0131 624 6200
Scottish National Portrait Gallery 1 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JD 0131 624 6200
HMY Britannia Ocean Terminal, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 5566
Edinburgh Zoo 134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 6TS 0131 334 9171
Our Dynamic Earth 112-116 Holyrood Gait, Edinburgh EH8 8AS 0131 550 7800
The Scotch Whisky Experience 354 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NE 0131 220 0441
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Arboretum Place, Edinburgh EH3 5NZ 0131 248 2909
Mary King’s Close 2 Warriston’s Close, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1PG 0131 225 0672
St Giles’ Cathedral High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE 0131 225 9442
The Edinburgh Dungeon 31 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DF 0871 423 2250
Princes Street Gardens Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2HG 0131 529 7921
Scott Monument Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh EH2 2EJ 0131 529 4068

HAIRDRESSERS, GYMS AND BEAUTY SALONS

HAIRDRESSERS

Below is a list of salons, spas and gyms located nearby. All details are correct at the time of printing however, with Covid-19 restrictions in place, we suggest contacting them directly to discuss their opening times and any restrictions they may have.

Ali Willmore Hairdressing 13 St Marys Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TA 0131 556 6751
Paterson SA Hair 17 South Clerk Street, Edinburgh EH8 9JD 0131 662 4066
Brian Drumm 32a Castle Street, Edinburgh EH2 3HT 0131 226 5885
Charlie Miller 8 South St Andrew Street, Edinburgh EH2 2AZ 0131 556 9898
Ishi Hair & Beauty 4 Roseneath Street, Edinburgh EH9 1JH 0131 229 4111

SPA and GYMS

One Spa 8 Conference Square, Edinburgh EH3 8AN 0131 221 7777
Radisson Blu, Melrose Spa 80 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TH 0131 473 6512
Sleeping Beauty at Radisson Collection, Royal Mile 1 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1AD 0131 314 2009
Waldorf Astoria Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AB 0131 222 8836
Rocco Forte Spa 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ 0131 622 8880
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton 19 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1SD 0131 472 3000
PURE Apex Waterloo Place 23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh EH1 3BH 0843 507 1888

BEAUTY SALONS AND MAKE UP

Lauren Gollan Make Up 21 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh EH10 6TX 07751 864938
Heaven Beauty 11 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DR 0131 557 2201
Ora Beauty 19 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh EH10 4HN 0131 229 0600
Zen Lifestyle 25 Bruntsfield, Edinburgh EH10 4HJ 0131 477 3535

CHEMISTS & PHARMACIES, BUREAU DE CHANGE, CAR RENTAL, BIKE HIRE

CHEMISTS & PHARMACIES

Royal Mile Pharmacy 67 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR 0131 556 1971
Boots the Chemist Ltd 40-44 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1QN 0131 220 1879
Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 11 Elm Row, Edinburgh EH7 4AA 0131 556 4316

BUREAU DE CHANGE

Exchange Edinburgh, Waverley Waverley Mall, Edinburgh EH1 1BQ 0131 557 5700
No1 Currency Exchange Edinburgh High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1PE 0131 220 0080
Eurochange Edinburgh Waverley Waverley Mall, Edinburgh EH1 1BQ 0131 556 2725
Currency Exchange Bureau High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1PD 0131 260 9971

CAR RENTAL

Sixt Car Hire 26 Greenside Row, Q-Park, Edinburgh EH1 3AJ 0844 499 3399
Europcar – Waverley Station Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh EH1 1BB 0371 384 3453
Hertz – Edinburgh City Centre 10 Picardy Place, Edinburgh EH1 3JT 0844 499 3399
Alamo Rent A Car Level 2, New Street Car Park, Edinburgh EH8 8BH 0131 556 6340
Enterprise Rent-A-Car New Street Car Park, Edinburgh EH8 8BH 0131 556 6340

BIKE HIRE

Cycle Scotland 29 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh EH1 1NB 0131 556 5560
Biketrax 11 Lochrin Place, Edinburgh EH3 9QX 0131 228 6633
Ezeepedal Bikes will be hand delivered to the hotel 07475 285740
Social Bike 25 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh EH8 9BX 0131 667 8705

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY – CONTACT DETAILS

POLICE STATION
188 High Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1QS
Tel: 0131 226 6966
In an Emergency dial 999

NEAREST FIRE STATION
McDonald Rd
EH7 4NS
Tel: 0131 556 4852

NHS DIRECT
For any medical situation
and 24-hour advice
Tel: 08454 24 24 24
In an Emergency dial 999

HOSPITAL ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
(for over 13’s)
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Rd
EH16 4SA
Tel: 0131 536 1000

Royal Hospital for Sick Children
(for under 13’s)
9 Sciennes Road
Tel: 0131 536 1000