Edinburgh neighbours 'won't back down' as they vow to battle 'vile' holiday flat'It's an ethical insult'James Foster and his wife have lived in the building for over seven years (Image: Edinburgh Live)Edinburgh neighbours who have 'had enough' of holiday flats are hitting out at new plans for serviced apartments in the New Town. Tenants and home owners have branded the proposals for Baxter's Place a 'nightmare'. "In these plans they’re talking about multiple apartments that just don’t take into account the heritage of the area. Greenside Row, with the rear of Baxter's Place in the top left‌"We’re renters, and the flat above us is a short term let. The plans for 7 Baxter's Place had 11 objections on the Edinburgh Council site as of Thursday.

Source: Daily Mirror February 22, 2026 21:10 UTC