Live Aboard Edinburgh’s Huge ‘Boatique’ Hotel

by | May 24, 2019 | Lux Stays

Fingal’s version of high life while safe on berth

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What do you get when you spend £5 million on a sprawling, retired Scottish ship? If you’re doing the refurb in the fashionable waterfront district of Leith, you’ll get the Fingal, a newly opened boat-hotel that combines lavish luxury with stylish, hipster touches.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Intimate and dramatic, the ballroom of the Fingal makes for the perfect wedding venue

Intimate and dramatic, the ballroom of the Fingal makes for the perfect wedding venue

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ship is permanently docked in the Port of Leith, home to Edinburgh’s quirkiest district and resident creatives. There, you’ll find waterfront bistros and warmly-lit traditional Scottish pubs. You can also find the Royal Yacht Britannia, the former royal residence on the high seas, a stone’s throw away from the Fingal.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Brass fittings are combined with plush upholstery to create a welcoming atmosphere

Brass fittings are combined with plush upholstery to create a welcoming atmosphere

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Onboard, the Fingal hosts an awe-inspiring ballroom and 23 gorgeous cabins, each decked out in sleek and modern dark-tones. Hosting an event? The split-level ballroom can house up to 80 guests, and is also equipped with a moveable skylight that’s big enough to move a car through: and best of all, your guests won’t get seasick. fingal.co.uk [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Subscribe to the latest edition now by clicking here.

 

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