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Katie Williams

Abandoned Edinburgh building society branch turned into new luxury holiday flats

New luxury holiday accommodation is set to open on Edinburgh's George Street later this year.

The new development on 71 Geoge Street by RÌGH Residences will comprise of 27 apartments offering cosy studios and spectacular penthouses for holidaymakers looking for a city break.

What was once home to the Nationwide Building Society, the new luxury accommodation has been designed to merge the grandeur of a high-end hotel with the flexibility of self-catering accommodation.

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The range of rooms will allow larger groups to book and can accommodate those who are looking for extra space. Meanwhile, the interiors will suit every style with apartments on the first floor through to the fourth boasting original period features from the Edwardian period. The fifth will offer a more contemporary feel with its penthouses.

The glass construction has been created with the view of the city in mind and guests will soon soak up the scenes of Edinburgh Castle, across Leith and over the Firth of Forth.

Speaking of the development, General Manager David Grieve has said: "Our whole team is so looking forward to welcoming our first guests later this year. RÌGH Residences will bring a truly unique approach to luxury accommodation in the very heart of the Scottish capital.

"We recognise that guests are now looking for an experience fully tailored to their needs, and we have designed a concept which truly reflects this.

"Each of the apartments have state of the art room management technology which includes climate control and Sky TV to allow for guests to make the most of their stays, and each of the apartments will be furnished with a fully equipped kitchenette giving flexibility and have plenty of room to relax and unwind.

"There will also be pet-friendly apartments available, a comfortable lounge space and we have partnered with some of our favourite local businesses so that our guests can enjoy the best of the capital."

The development is the largest-scale project for RÌGH Properties, which currently operates a number of luxury self-catering apartments in the centre of Edinburgh.

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