Reviews by guests staying at a popular Musselburgh Airbnb showed they had a ‘predisposition’ for nights out in Edinburgh which could disturb neighbours, a Scottish Government Reporter has ruled.

The owner of the ground floor flat in Kilwinning Street, Musselburgh , had appealed to Scottish Ministers after East Lothian Council refused to declare its use as a short term let lawful.

But the appeal has been rejected after the Reporter found reviews of the Airbnb listed property showed those staying “enjoyed” nights out in Edinburgh.

Rejecting the plea to over rule the council planners, the Reporter said: “The reviews by guests show that the property attracts guests who are predisposed to enjoying Edinburgh’s visitor attractions and bars, restaurants and entertainment venues.

“Whilst pe

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