The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel

Happy International Women's Day! Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible women at The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel whose skills, creativity, and dedication drive our industry forward. To our leaders, colleagues, mentors, and friends—thank you for shaping our workplace culture and helping it thrive. This International Women’s Day, under the theme #AccelerateAction, we honour the achievements, passion, and dedication of the inspiring women within our iconic hotel, fostering an inclusive environment where every talent thrives.  #InternationalWomensDay #RoleModels #Inspiration #AccelerateAction

We are honoured to have our esteemed Palm Court featured in Conde Nast Travellers recent article ‘The best afternoon tea in Edinburgh: 7 places to Indulge’ highlighting the outstanding afternoon teas in the city. ‘Under Venicean chandeliers, the team takes their tea ceremony seriously in the palm-tree-lined central court - pots are processed to your table and reverently poured from great heights.’ Read here: https://lnkd.in/eizAHvUj

We are thrilled to be featured in Michelin Guide’s ‘The Best Hotels in Scotland’ article highlighting our rare Two Michelin Keys and our fine dining restaurant Number One. ‘...a majestic Edwardian landmark, its entrance flanked by doormen dressed in full Highland regalia’ https://lnkd.in/gqFGTk9D

This December we have been embracing the festive spirit here at The Balmoral. Earlier in the month we hosted a magical performance by Edinburgh University Chamber Choir which brought joy to our guests and local residents. This week we celebrated with team members lunch at our beautiful hotel, enjoying a delicious festive meal together. From everyone at The Balmoral, we'd like to wish you all a season filled with warmth, laughter, and magical memories.

The Balmoral and My Name’5 Doddie Foundation are coming together for a traditional evening of haggis, neeps & Rabbie on 24th January 2025. Featuring the ‘address to the haggis’ by BBC’s Alistair Heather, a traditional burns supper with wine, MNDF auction, high-spirited ceilidh music from Corra, and a dram of Macallan to conclude the evening. Tickets are priced individually at £275 and tables are £2,500 for 10 people. To find out more and purchase tickets: https://lnkd.in/e2ZBBc-R

The Balmoral is celebrating its first foray into publishing with the launch of ‘SCOTCH: The Balmoral Guide To Scotch Whisky’. Written by Cameron Ewen - head Whisky Ambassador for the hotel’s world-renowned whisky bar, SCOTCH - and local whisky writer Moa Reynolds, the guide is an ode to Scotland’s most famous tipple. The perfect blend of expertise and local insight, SCOTCH also reveals Cameron’s top 100 whiskies, handpicked from SCOTCH’s vast library of over 500 bottles. Available now from SCOTCH at The Balmoral, Amazon, WHSmith, and Toppings Edinburgh.

We are proud to share that The Balmoral has been awarded two Michelin Keys, the only hotel in Edinburgh to receive the distinction of two keys for this new award. Michelin Keys are new for 2024, showcasing a collection of distinguished hotels globally in 120 countries. “Michelin is one of the most respected guides in our industry and to have joined this elite group of recommended properties is a true honour and recognition of our ongoing delivery of world-class Scottish hospitality to our guests from all over the world” Andrew McPherson, General Manager.

#CheckintoHospitality: Careers Guide 2025   Get inspired to join an industry where you can choose a varied career path to fulfil your passion and discover new opportunities.   Learn more with Check into Hospitality, a comprehensive career guide to the varied roles available in hotels, restaurants, foodservice, pubs and bars and features team members’ experiences whilst working at The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel https://lnkd.in/eM7tuGtJ Being part of Rocco Forte Hotels means engaging in a career where passion and dedication are recognised and rewarded, making it an ideal place for those seeking growth and excellence in the hospitality industry.   To find out more about a career in hospitality and see all opportunities at Rocco Forte Hotels please visit our careers pages or follow the link below. https://lnkd.in/erT4MQyC #opportunity #luxuryhotels #career #CheckIntoHospitality

We are proud to announce that Number One was presented with the prestigious AA Wine Award Scotland at the AA Hospitality Awards last night in London. A huge congratulations to the remarkable Number One restaurant team who show their passion and enthusiasm each and every day.

Our new ultimate four day Scottish adventure, exploring Scotland's natural beauty, by land, loch and sky, as featured in the Luxury Travel Magazine. "The once in a lifetime experience will include: a four night stay in Edinburgh’s most iconic hotel The Balmoral, the opportunity to visit the majestic Glamis Castle and Scone Palace, a day on board a luxury yacht to discover the famous Loch Lomond and the opportunity to explore Scotland by sky through a private helicopter ride." Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e2WWsgJ2