The floating hotel in Leith will welcome some festive magic for guests this year.

The Fingal is a former Northern Lighthouse vessel now permanently berthed in Leith and the five star hotel has announced a range of Christmas-related events which begin in November.

Here are some of the events on offer:

Festive Afternoon Tea – 12pm to 3.30pm daily – 19 November until 4 January 

Served in the ship’s Lighthouse Restaurant, Fingal’s galley team have created a new festive afternoon tea to offer guests and non-residents one of the most decadent of British traditions in a world-class foodie destination with a nautical twist. 

Standout savouries include aged beef bourguignon with potato purée and crispy onions; and Stilton, fig and walnut tart with ruby port gel. Enjoy festive navettes, including oak smoked salmon with dill crème fraiche; and Lothian turkey with cranberry butter. 

Freshly baked buttermilk scones lead to a finale of sweet delights, including a chestnut sable with vanilla Chantilly; a coconut snowball with caramel praline; and gingerbread with Mouneyrac pear and Valrhona chocolate.

Fingal’s Festive Afternoon Tea menu is priced at £65 per person, or from £80 per person for the extra special Champagne Afternoon Tea. Advance reservation required. Go to www.fingal.co.uk/christmas-new-year/festive-afternoon-tea

Christmas Wreath Workshop – 10.30am to 1pm – Sunday 7 December 

A luxury Christmas wreath-making workshop with an eco-friendly touch. Taking place in Fingal’s festive ballroom, experts will guide guests through decorating their own locally sourced wreath with fresh foliage and sustainable decorations, whilst enjoying mulled cider and handcrafted sweet delicacies. 

The Christmas Wreath Workshop is priced at £65 per person. Pre-booking required. Go to www.fingal.co.uk/christmas-new-year/christmas-wreath-workshop

Hogmanay the Fingal Way – Wednesday 31 December 

Open to residents and non-residents, Fingal’s ticketed Hogmanay event takes place in the ship’s ballroom – a glamorous space with sweeping staircases. Live lounge music will fill the air and good company will keep the celebration going until midnight when the stirring sounds of a piper marks the new year. Ring in the bells with the unique spectacle of sabrage using Fingal’s ceremonial sword, then dive into a hearty treat of a traditional dram and stovies. Sparkling fountains will create a stunning spectacle, a memorable start to 2026.

Call Fingal’s reservations team on 0131 357 5000 to book your Hogmanay ticket priced at £55 per person. 

https://www.fingal.co.uk/christmas-new-year

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