What’s New In Edinburgh This Season
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STAY
Hoxton Haymarket Hotel, West End
The Hoxton has made its Scottish debut in Edinburgh’s West End, transforming Georgian townhouses into a 214-room design-led hotel. Rooms span nine categories – from snug singles to self-contained three-bedroom houses – ideal for families or groups, complete with kitchen, lounge and private terrace. Expect raspberry red headboards, sage walls and playful touches like pineapple hooks and velvet armchairs. Patatino, the trattoria-style restaurant, serves Italian dishes with a Scottish twist – think haggis and hot honey pizza. Event spaces include a ballroom-style venue and The Apartment for private dinners. Guests can borrow Brompton bikes, explore the on-site boutique, and enjoy perks via Ennismore’s Dis-loyalty scheme.
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Leith Townhouse, Leith
Overlooking the leafy Links, this smart boutique hotel is in Leith, one of Edinburgh’s most charming neighbourhoods, now home to some of the city’s best restaurants. There are 16 four-person suites all offering families or groups intimate, design-led stays – think keyless entry, mood lighting and curated interiors. Each room is individually styled with plush textures, statement art and chic bathrooms. Guests can control everything from temperature to ambience via smart systems, while the location puts them minutes from Leith’s waterfront walks. We like the look of the McNair suite with its attractive park views.
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The Balmoral, Princes Street
Staying at Rocce Forte’s Edinburgh hotel, The Balmoral, is always a good idea, but this season there’s even more reason to visit thanks to the reopening of its spa. Designed by Irene Forte and her team, it’s a serene, 1,100 sq m space where Sicilian warmth meets Scottish grandeur. Expect curved walls, cork floors and a palette of terracottas and greens that nod to both landscapes. Treatments blend high-tech innovation (Lyma Laser, Endospheres) with holistic rituals, while the wellness bar and salon offer everything from reformer Pilates to express facials. There’s also a lap pool, sauna, steam room and a beautifully curated retail space featuring brands like Davines and La Bonne Brosse.
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EAT & DRINK
Vinette & Vivien, Broughton Street
From chef Stuart Ralston (Lyla, Noto), Vinette is a Parisian-style bar à vin serving seasonal bistro plates – including a duck hearts on toast, Iberico pork with cider-braised onions, pigs’ head croquettes – paired with a rotating by-the-glass wine list curated by sommelier Stuart Skea. The kitchen is headed up by Stuart’s younger brother Calum, who has trained with the group over the past 18 months. Interiors are minimalist and candlelit, with crushed linens and a soft, inviting atmosphere. Downstairs, the soon-to-open Vivien is a moody cocktail bar inspired by Belle Époque poet Renée Vivien, which will serve signature drinks alongside bar snacks like Ortiz anchovies and potato mille-feuille.
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Lannan Pantry, Stockbridge
Award-winning baker Darcie Maher has a legion of fans who happily queue around the block for bread and baked goods from her Stockbridge bakery. On 28th October, Darcie and her team will open Lannan Pantry, a standalone deli and events space next door on Hamilton Place. Stocked with the same seasonal produce used in the bakery’s menu, it’s a zero-waste concept offering Natoora fruit and veg, charcuterie from The Ham and Cheese Company, cultured butter, fresh pasta, sauces and in-house butchery specials. There will also be a wine cellar and Lannan-branded homewares, plus pre-order pastry collections every week. Interiors nod to French farmhouse style, with reclaimed tiles and a central table showcasing the day’s best produce.
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Barry Fish Restaurant, Leith
Chef Barry Bryson’s first permanent restaurant recently opened its doors in Leith, bringing refined seafood to one of Edinburgh’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Barry Fish is a bright, modern space with olive-green walls, parquet floors and velvet banquettes, serving inventive dishes made with Scottish shellfish and seafood. Current menu highlights include starters like seabass tartare with tarragon and chive aioli, and hand-dived scallops with lemon confit, while larger mains include sea trout with shrimp butter sauce and house-smoked haddock with leeks. A slice of plum tart tatin or bowl of kaffir leaf ice-cream is the perfect end to a special meal here.
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Little Capo, New Town
With its blush-pink façade and intimate aperitivo bar, Little Capo has brought a playful kind of charm to Howe Street. Billing itself as an ‘Italian-ish’ restaurant, inside it’s all counter dining, handwritten menus and small plates of pasta, risotto and crowd-pleasing desserts like tiramisu. There’s also an affordable cocktail list featuring negronis and other Italian drinks. The vibe is laidback and casual, though you get the sense that everything, from the music to the food, has been carefully considered.
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Project Canelé, New Town
A love letter to the classic French pastry, Project Canelé is a tiny bakery and coffee shop tucked away on Dundas Street. The city’s first dedicated canelé spot – the caramelised French cakes with oozing, custardy centres – the open kitchen also turns out flan pâtissier, chouquettes and savoury sandwiches, alongside a selection of coffees and hot drinks.
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BEYOND THE CITY…
The Fortingall Hotel, Highlands
If you’re heading to the Highlands this season, you’ll want to check out this new boutique hotel set on a 7,000-acre estate in Perthshire. Set next to Glen Lyon, one of Scotland’s most beautiful glens, its ten bedrooms ooze quiet luxury with antique pieces, tactile fabrics and bespoke furniture by Anbôise’s Annabelle Holland. Days start with river walks or Land Rover tours through Glen Lyon, and end with cocktails at Charlie’s Bar or a pint at the village pub next door. There’s wild swimming, clay pigeon shooting and a drawing room made for slow afternoons with tea and cake. The village is steeped in history, home to Europe’s oldest tree, early Christian relics and more.
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Ardbeg Boutique Hotel, Port Ellen
Ardbeg’s first boutique hotel has opened in Port Ellen, just moments from its iconic distillery. Housed in the reimagined Islay Hotel, the hotel has 12 individually themed rooms designed by Russell Sage Studio, each nodding to the island’s folklore and whisky heritage. Expect deep, dark colours and opulent interiors throughout, featuring copper accents, plush furniture and accessories made by local craftspeople. Its Signature Restaurant showcases Islay’s larder with an Ardbeggian twist, while the Islay Bar and courtyard are the perfects spots for cosying up with a book and a glass of one of the many exclusive drams only available on site.
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Pine Trees Hotel, Pitlochry
Following a £5m refurbishment, Pine Trees Hotel has reopened as a tranquil Highland retreat. Set in two acres of woodland, the 32-room property now features bespoke furnishings, vintage radios and Laura Thomas Co. toiletries. The Drina Suite has a freestanding bath overlooking the grounds, while new restaurant Flora and Fauna serves seasonal dishes in a relaxed, nature-led setting. Just a short walk from Pitlochry station, it’s a cosy, design-forward base for exploring Perthshire.
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