Scotland's only five-star floating hotel will be adding a touch of "festive magic" to its afternoon tea offering this Christmas season. Permanently berthed in Edinburgh's historic Port of Leith, Fingal will offer guests and non-residents "one of the most decadent of British traditions" served with a nautical twist From Wednesday, November 20 to Saturday, January 4. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fingal Edinburgh (@fingaledinburgh) The five-course Festive Afternoon Tea will be served from 12pm until 3.
30pm in the ship's Lighthouse Restaurant and Bar, with the option to indulge in an 'extra special' Champagne experience. Savoury highlights from the menu will be Loch Linnhe salmon rillette with cucumber gel, lemon and mandarin; Kintyre blue cheese and fig tart with walnut emulsion; and Lochaber free-range turkey, sage, onion and cranberry brioche bun. Sweet treats include Matcha cake with yuzu and vanilla mousseline; Gingerbread house with speculoos biscuit; Mouneyrac pear with chocolate financier; and Coconut and salted caramel macaron.
Pictured: A selection of sweet treats included in the Festive Afternoon Tea (Image: Brendan MacNeill) Fingal’s Festive Afternoon Tea menu is priced at £70 per person, or from £85 per person for the Champagne Afternoon Tea. Read more: Scottish bar named as one of 50 best in the world Acclaimed chef joins Scottish spa hotel after Edinburgh restaurant closure Fife hotel with 'stunning' sea views launches new whisky and gin bar Ope.
