Edinburgh News

Johnnie Walker Princes Street crowned World’s Leading Spirit Experience by World Travel Awards
World’s number one Scotch whisky puts Scotland at the forefront of global food & drink tourism

THE BALMORAL APPOINTS ANDREW MCPHERSON AS GENERAL MANAGER
The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel in Edinburgh, has announced the appointment of Andrew McPherson to the position of General Manager.

RYANAIR ANNOUNCES 50 CABIN CREW JOBS FOR SCOTLAND
EDINBURGH RECRUITMENT EVENT ON 5th SEPTEMBER

Underground Donut Tour Launches in Edinburgh
The World’s Best Donut Tour launches their next tour in the UK

easyJet expands popular Twilight Bag Drop service to Edinburgh
easyJet’s Twilight Bag Drop service is now available for customers flying from Edinburgh airport. The free service provides customers on early morning flights with the option to drop their bags the day before, for a quicker and easy journey through the airport when they fly

THE BALMORAL APPOINTS PAUL HART AS EXECUTIVE CHEF
With local seasonal produce at its heart, The Balmoral Edinburgh is entering a new culinary era with Paul Hart at the helm

THE BALMORAL LAUNCHES A ‘SEASON OF CELEBRATION’ TO MARK 120 YEARS OF AN ICON
The Edinburgh hotel is celebrating its 120th anniversary, inviting guests to experience unforgettable Scottish luxury

easyJet has today announced that it will introduce an additional aircraft to its Edinburgh base
easyJet, Scotland’s largest airline, has today announced that it will introduce an additional aircraft to its Edinburgh base from next summer to serve customer demand from the Scottish capital meaning that from summer 2023 easyJet will base a total of nine aircraft at Edinburgh, operating on 39 routes across the UK, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

Ryanair Announces New Route From Edinburgh To London Stansted
Ryanair, yesterday (30th Sept) announced a new route for its Edinburgh Winter’22 schedule to London Stansted, starting from the 30th of October. This route, which will operate up to 14 times per week, brings Ryanair’s total number of routes to/from Edinburgh for Winter’22 to 57, representing Ryanair’s biggest ever Edinburgh Winter schedule, connecting Edinburgh with top European cities like London, Madrid and Vienna.

The Balmoral, has been awarded the 2022-23 AA Hotel of The Year Scotland
The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel in Edinburgh, has been awarded the special accolade of the 2022-23 AA Hotel of The Year Scotland, at the AA Hospitality Awards.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh launch swish new bar with insane murals and cocktails
One of Edinburgh’s latest hotels have announced they will be opening a brand new bar and dining space with some incredibly cool features. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh shared this week that in addition to their current restaurant and lounge, the building will also be opening a new ‘all day dining space’ in October.

Plans for Edinburgh tourist tax unveiled
Nicola Sturgeon announced on Tuesday that the Scottish Government will introduce a Bill that would give councils the power to enact tourist tax schemes. According to the City of Edinburgh Council, it could generate £15 million each year.