Offering a personalised plan for your big day at our Wedding Open Evening

Whether you’re newly engaged and looking for inspiration for your big day or already experiencing the well-known mix of excitement and near exhaustion from months of planning, we’re here with our super team of talented and trusted wedding co-ordinators to walk you through every step of your dream day and ensure all finer details…and loose ends… are perfectly tied up in a luxurious tartan bow.

Meticulous planning is second nature here at The Scotsman and we’re currently putting together the most inspiring and useful of events – our Wedding Open Evening. As a team we are always striving for perfection and understand that a wedding day not only needs to be the most seamless of celebrations but should also deliver everything you’ve always dreamt of. As opposed to a wedding fayre, the evening event will provide the opportunity to have a one-on-one with our wedding co-ordinators, focusing on how we can personalise every finer point.  We enjoy it as much as you do, especially when it comes to tasting menus and colour schemes – but we will ensure our eye is kept on the prize, delivering your wedding day exactly how you envisioned.

We have, quite rightly, decided that beginning your evening with a bubbling glass of Prosecco is definitely the way to go forward when considering all things celebratory and it will also come in handy when washing down the delicious canapés our Executive Head Chef Paul Hart is busy planning the menu for (which hopefully we’ll get to test in advance, hint, hint). Once suitably refreshed we’ll guide you around three of our suites and rooms, which will all be dressed to perfection from chair covers to centre pieces, by the team at Zenith Events. Creating the most stunning of decorations, their representative will be able assist us in painting you a picture of how perfect your day could be, down to every décor detail.

Award-winning photographer Philip Hawkins will be available to talk through capturing every moment of your big day in the way you’d always imagined – check out his website to see what he has created for other couples. Topped off by the dressed-to-impress Master of Ceremonies, Richard Grey, who will be fully attired and ready to receive your questions on the all-important vows and perhaps offer tips to reduce those nerves.

As a team we’re split between classic and contemporary – traditional tulle vs designer dress, tiered iced fruit cake or dotted dainty cupcakes, time-honoured vows or tear-inducing love letters and the all-important sticking point is what one wears under the kilt; personal preference we say! Whatever your tastes and needs, come by and visit on the 16^th of July 2014 between 6pm to 8pm where we’ll be waiting to start creating your personal dream day.

RSVP Nicole Hunter: Tel: +44(0)131 622 2818 Email: nhunter@thescotsmanhotel.co.uk

The perfect packages for the 12th Edinburgh Marathon

 We have the uttermost respect here for anyone taking part in any marathon – we think the commitment, the training and the determination it takes to compete, let alone complete, is outstanding. With the 12th Edinburgh Marathon later this month, we wanted to take part in our own way by offering the perfect pampering packages to sweep runners off their feet and help them rest and recuperate after such a hard slog. 

Knowing the uphill struggles we all face, those not running the marathon shouldn't feel they can’t join in – these packages can be the ease and escape from the everyday everyone needs…us included! So whether it’s battling the school run or the rush-hour wrestle, sit back, relax and let us do the hard work. 

Having tried and tested our range of relaxing remedies available at The Scotsman Spa and Health Club; from Salt Scrubs and Pedicure Pampering to the Back Me Up body massage, we know how to hand-pick and hone in on the best treatments for a little ‘me’ time, ensuring only the best are available for our deluxe spa and stay packages.

Spending one or two nights in the lap of luxury with full access to our spa, complementary treatments and a delicious dinner at the award winning North Bridge Brasserie, we couldn't think of a better way to unwind. The grand finale of the full Scottish breakfast will not disappoint either! With prices starting at £300 per room per night for two here or for a little more luxury, see what our £540 per package for a two night stay has to offer here.  

If, like us, the idea of a relaxing massage sounds very appealing to you, our Aveda spa is offering an Elemental Nature Massage with a Protein Shake for £60 per person for the month of May only. Designed to relax and repair; the combination of ethically sourced essences, the magic of a massage tailored to your needs and the support of a protein shake will ensure any tension or tiredness is replaced with energy and invigoration…which is just what the doctor ordered!

Meanwhile, for the health conscious who have back-to-back meetings, we’re offering delicious fruit platters and energising smoothies throughout May included in our Day Delegate Rates. With prices starting at £45 per person, we've ensured you can still experience the feel-good factor inside and out.

As one of the leading road races in the world, and with over 30,000 people taking part, we anticipate the marathon events on the 24th and 25th are not to be missed- it will definitely be the highlight of our Spring Bank Holiday!

Celebrating World Whisky Day at the Scotsman

World Whisky Day? We don’t think so! In true Scotsman style, we’re celebrating the whole month of May by dedicating a delicious three course menu to our favourite tipple.

Having spent many an evening, educating (ahem) and exciting our taste buds here at the Scotsman, we couldn’t allow the 17th of May to come and go so quickly when it comes to some of our country’s finest exports. With careful consideration, our Executive Head Chef, Paul Hart, has paired the most sought after malts with traditional Scottish dishes, ensuring connoisseurs, like ourselves (naturally) and newcomers alike can delight in the deliciousness of a dram or three at the North Bridge Brasserie.

The pièce de résistance? Jelly, that is, Glenfiddich Single Malt Whisky Jelly to be exact, which accompanies the Haggis starter…and it’s got our legs all in a wobble (please forgive us). While not forgetting the 'Auld Reekie' Whisky and Smoked Cheese Sauce, which pours over the 28 hung, Henderson’s Highland Beef, and if that hasn’t got you hungry, we don’t know what will!

We certainly don’t scrimp when it comes to our drink, so whether you’re as divided as our team between sweet or savoury, we’ve covered every base – from the intensely peppery palate of the Talisker 10 with the meaty main, to the raisin notes of the Aberlous A’Bunadh swirling with the rich butterscotch and toffee dessert, these dishes won’t disappoint.

Come and whet your whistle with us and celebrate the Scotsman way!

Check out the menu for the Whisky Pairing Dinner here.

£45.00 per person, 5:30pm-10pm.

Over 18’s only.

Don’t miss out! Call +44 (0)131 622 2900 or email Scotsman-northbridge@thescotsmanhotel.co.uk to book now.