Edinburgh

The Balmoral, has introduced a unique whisky experience in partnership with The Macallan. The Edinburgh hotel is the first in Scotland to secure The Macallan Horizon whisky bottle, created by two of the world’s leading brands, one in exceptional single malt Whisky, The Macallan, and the other in extraordinary automotive design, Bentley Motors.

Emirates has confirmed the first set of destinations to be served by its Airbus A350 aircraft entering service from September 2024. With 10 new A350s expected to join the Emirates fleet by 31 March 2025, the airline plans to deploy its latest aircraft type to 9 destinations in the coming months, offering customers its latest signature cabin experiences.

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection has debuted its newest gem with the high-anticipated launch of 100 Princes Street in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Now’s the time to think Scotland, more specifically this year’s Edinburgh Festival. The program, which runs from 5th to 8th August, 2022, includes such festival debuts as the Australian World Orchestra. Now a decade experienced, this combines Australia’s most highly rated musicians who are living elsewhere around the globe with their counterparts back home. In Edinburgh, maestro Zubin Mehta is in charge, and lead soprano is Berlin-based soprano Siobhan Stagg, born in Melbourne.

Plaza Premium Group has opened the new Plaza Premium Lounge at Edinburgh Airport – its first in Scotland.

The Travel Corporation’s luxury accommodation brand, Red Carnation Hotel Collection, has flagged an April 2022 opening date for its first hotel in Scotland. The Tollman family acquired its exclusive address in Edinburgh, directly opposite The Royal Scots Greys Monument and Princes Street Gardens, just over two years ago, with the vision to re-imagine the former three-star Royal Overseas League Hotel into a luxury dwelling.

My mother-in-law lived outside Edinburgh and she knew that ‘afternoon tea’ was a vital meal – many, in their own homes, would add a hot dish, say kippers, a Scottish speciality. Hotels, naturally, do it rather more elegantly. Queen of the scone brigade is undoubtedly Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian (which locals have affectionately called The Cally since the hotel, designed in red Permian sandstone by architect J.M. Dick Peddie, opened in 1903).

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) will bring InterContinental Edinburgh – The George back into its system as the group continue its integration of the Principal portfolio.

Red Carnation Hotel Collection has confirmed plans to open a hotel in Scotland for the first time. The luxury hotel collection said it will “respectfully renovate” 100 Princes Street, transforming the current building into a “highly exclusive retreat on Edinburgh’s most famous street”.

InterContinental Hotels Group has opened the first Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Scotland, Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, as it continues to invest in Scotland as a luxury destination. Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is in one of Edinburgh’s most beautiful squares in the Georgian New Town, a UNESCO world heritage site. With a view of Edinburgh Castle and historic hotspots just a short walk away, the hotel is at the perfect intersection between old and new. The 184 rooms and 15 suites are part of seven interconnecting Georgian townhouses which showcase Kimpton’s bold and playful design.

The Dunstane Houses in Edinburgh is launching a dedicated ‘Live like a Royal’ package to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Megan Markle, which will take guests to the city’s key sites and offer a taste of the royal treatment.

Add one more travel segment that Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) is now affording its star rating: river cruises.