Scotland Tourism News
Red Carnation unveils plans for Edinburgh property
The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is to open a hotel in Scotland for the first time, with the aim of making it the number one hotel in Edinburgh. The luxury hotel collection has announced plans to respectfully renovate 100 Princes Street, transforming it into a highly exclusive retreat on the city’s most famous street.
British Airways to increase Scotland flights this winter
British Airways is to increase its winter schedule between Scotland and London’s Heathrow Airport, operating almost 200 flights a week from October to March next year.
Perle Hotels takes ownership of Glencoe House, Scotland
The Scotland-based Perle Hotels has purchased the five-star Glencoe House Hotel, regarded as one of the most exclusive and luxurious hotels in the Scottish Highlands. The hotel, which has 14 suites, sits in a commanding position overlooking the sea, loch and mountains around Glencoe.
Delta Air Lines launches new Boston connection from Edinburgh
The flight, which will operate daily during the summer, complements Delta’s existing Edinburgh-New York-JFK service which will become year-round in 2019, and means the airline offers two nonstop connections between the capital and United States every day this summer.
Donald appointed head chef at Number One, The Balmoral
The Balmoral in Edinburgh, a Rocco Forte Hotel, has announced Mark Donald as the new head chef at Number One - the hotel’s Michelin starred restaurant. Donald joins Number One, named after the hotel’s address at one Princes Street, from Sydney, Australia, where he was head chef at Bentley Restaurant & Bar.
The Strathearn to reopen at Gleneagles, Scotland
Gleneagles will relaunch its famous restaurant, The Strathearn, next month following a design transformation by Ennismore Design Studio.
Tate Modern takes top spot among UK visitor attractions
Tate Modern has become the most visited attraction in the UK, with 5,868,562 visits last year, according to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow has been nominated for the title of Europe’s Leading Festival & Event Destination by the World Travel Awards following a run of unprecedented success. Here Breaking Travel News takes a tour to find out more
Glasgow tops Colliers UK hotel investment rankings
Edinburgh remains at the top of Colliers International’s latest UK Hotels Market Index, with a strong active pipeline and performance, largely due to consistently strong occupancy and average daily room rate levels in 2018.
Perle Hotels acquires Lochardil House Hotel, Scotland
Perle Hotels has purchased Lochardil House Hotel in Inverness for an undisclosed sum. Perle already owns the Marmalade and Bosville Hotels on the Isle of Skye, and the Perle Oban Hotel in Argyll & Bute.
Emirates touches down in Edinburgh, Scotland, for first time
The Emirates Boeing 777-300ER touched down in the Scottish capital just before 15:00, making Edinburgh the airline’s second destination in Scotland and the eighth in the United Kingdom.
Yotel to open Glasgow property next year
The new hotel in Glasgow’s city centre will open in November next year and bring the brand’s key count in the UK to 823 as part of its European expansion strategy.