St Andrew’s Scottish Guest House (‘The Scottie’)

St Andrew's Scottish Guest House, Jerusalem is owned and run by the Church of Scotland to provide hospitality for all who come to Jerusalem. In quiet grounds, overlooking the old city walls, we are located within walking distance of the old city with so many wonderful sites to visit, and the more modern city centre. An ideal place to tour Jerusalem and the surrounding areas in a warm and welcoming environment.

St Andrew’s Memorial Church, Jerusalem

St Andrew's Scottish Guest House, Jerusalem
"Comfortable accommodation with wonderful views of the golden walls of Jerusalem"
St Andrew’s Scottish Guest House (‘The Scottie’) is set on a small hill, with panoramic views to the golden walls of the Old City and beyond. Within easy walking distance of both the old and new city of Jerusalem, the Guest House and Church offer a unique and peaceful setting. There is a warm welcome, and our visitors and guests from across the world have come to expect and enjoy traditional Scottish hospitality.
With 19 double/twin rooms plus a two bedroom apartment, we offer comfortable and flexible accommodation. Each room is unique in size and shape and has en-suite as well as tea/coffee making facilities. The apartment offers self-catering facilities. An ideal place for individuals, we can also cater for families and small groups.

The Beginning...

In December 1917, when General Allenby entered the Old City of Jerusalem on foot, through Jaffa Gate, British rule over Palestine began.

The British, who governed first by military government, later (until Israel’s independence in 1948) by Mandatory administration, set up their administrative centre for the country in Jerusalem. During these years, Jerusalem began its transformation from the provincial town of Ottoman times to a modern administrative, political, religious and cultural centre.

Building activity began almost immediately and Jerusalem expanded to the north, south and west. The British determined municipal zones, commercial areas, density of construction, use of materials and height of buildings. Perhaps their most influential contribution to the character of architecture in Jerusalem was a municipal ordinance – which remains in effect to this day – requiring all new buildings to be faced with stone, giving a certain romantic quality to the buildings.

While much of the public building in Jerusalem was initiated and financed by Jewish organizations, the British constructed Government House (the residence of the High Commissioner), St. Andrew’s Church, the Central Post Office and the Government Printing House. (From an article on Architecture In The British Mandate period by Lili Eylon)