Beyond the Fringe, Edinburgh Has Many Other Gems on Offer- Dalhousie Castle Introduce ‘Boutique Edinburgh’ Shopping Experience Posted on 04/02/2010
Dalhousie Castle and Spa near Edinburgh is a fascinating castle hotel full of history dating back to the 13th century. The castle is set within acres of wooded parkland on the picturesque banks of the river Esk. For over 700 years Dalhousie Castle has stood on this dramatic location and today remains largely unchanged. The 36 bedrooms at Dalhousie Castle along with the warm hospitality of the team make a trip to Edinburgh all the more memorable.
BAA (British Airport Authority) commented in July that Edinburgh Airport’s traffic growth was up for the fourth consecutive month, the same announcement noted that traffic grew by 5.6% at the airport compared to decreases at other Scottish airports, notably Glasgow and Aberdeen. This growth highlights the continued allure of a city many often rank as the best to live in, in the UK.
Shopping, Eating and Drinking in Edinburgh are some of the best ‘activities’ one can do with some of the finest boutiques, restaurants and bars in the UK. The thriving creative buzz in areas including Thistle Street feature boutiques such as Jane Davidson; a premier designer womenswear store. Still on Thistle Street and for a touch of tradition with a twist head to 21st Century Kilts where unique men’s, women’s and kids kilts along with Kilt suits are all available. For some jewellery head to Joseph Bonnar who has over 40 years of experience in the business. His award winning shop showcases antique and period jewellery under a slogan of ‘more is definitely more’ and not ‘less is more’.
Edinburgh has few Michelin stars but this doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of quality on offer. The Kitchin restaurant and Restaurant Martin Wishart tick the Michelin box but be sure to experience Scottish cuisine at the small yet romantic Dubh Prais. Back to Dalhousie Castle and a must restaurant which is both a foodie and atmospheric experience is The Dungeon Restaurant where traditional Scottish and classical French castle cuisine are served.
If architecture excites you then there are many options ranging from Prehistoric to Medieval. The Old Town which includes the famous Edinburgh Castle attracts visitors from all over to Edinburgh. The Royal Mile is the oldest part of Edinburgh and is an atmospheric location showcasing the status of Edinburgh as a capital city. Once back at Dalhousie Castle try something truly distinctive and have a go at falconry. Scottish falconry was an essential pastime of the nobility and would have been practiced on horseback within the grounds of Dalhousie Castle.
Dalhousie Castle has launched an exclusive ‘Boutique Edinburgh’ experience which allows guests at the hotel to explore the various hidden gems around Edinburgh. A chauffeur takes you to central Edinburgh and drops you off with a boutique map highlighting must visit shops, restaurants and sights. Once you have completed your exploration of Edinburgh a chauffeur collects you and takes you back to Dalhousie Castle where a Spa treatment to relax you after a hard day shopping awaits you. The ‘Boutique Edinburgh’ experience can be purchased as an add on for £60.00 for Chauffeur service or £180.00 for Chauffeur service and Dalhousie Pearl Signature Spa treatment.
After all that activity, retire to the individually designed bedrooms featuring period furniture, rugs and decoration. A selection of bedrooms have been designed and styled after their visitors and create a sense of unique character. These include the Queen Victoria room following her visit to the Castle in 1842 and the Edward 1st room which the English king actually stayed in.
There has never been a better time to discover Edinburgh.
A standard classic double room starts from £125.00 and is inclusive of full Scottish Breakfast, use of Spa facilities and inclusive of VAT.
www.dalhousiecastle.co.uk / www.vonessenhotels.com For further information please contact Peter da Silva at von Essen on 020 7978 0881 or peter.dasilva@vonessen.co.uk
