Gen joined Emma in Scotland for a weekend of exploring the excellent venues Malmaison and Hotel Du Vin have to offer in Glasgow and Edinburgh, along with activities and dining options that can take events to the next level.
Here is more about the venues they visited and the activities they got up to!
Malmaison Glasgow – Originally built in 1838 as a Greek Orthodox Church, keeping some of the original features mixed with the quirky Mal style.
Highlights:
- 3 versatile event spaces for meetings and events – can also be used for private dining
- Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar, delicious food and drinks in a contemporary setting
- Prime location in Glasgow, with great transport links
Hotel Du Vin Glasgow – One Devonshire Gardens –
A Victorian terrace in Glasgow’s West End. The beautiful original features give the whole venue character, with the tile floors recently restored and the stained glass windows, each with a different design.
Highlights:
- The original wine cellar – perfect for small wine tastings and experiences
- 3 AA Rosette restaurant and private dining room
- Exclusively hire the Townhouse No.5 – have the whole place to yourselves with event spaces, a bar and a secret garden
Malmaison Edinburgh City –
In the buzzing city centre of Scotland’s capital, located just opposite St. Andrews Square, with a tram stop and plenty of shops, cafes and more.
Highlights:
- The Chez Mal Bar – a standout in the hotel with its plant ceiling and modern décor
- Hire the private dining room, the Brasserie or Bar for your events for up to 100 delegates for a drinks reception
- The Restaurant – a flexible space with plenty of options for semi-private and private dining with delicious creative menus
Malmaison Edinburgh Leith –
A hidden gem looking out over the historic Leith waterfront, in the quirky Leith area of Edinburgh, a quiet escape from the buzz of the city centre.
Highlights:
- A peaceful waterfront venue and only 10 minutes’ drive to Edinburgh City Centre – the best of both worlds
- 5 event spaces that can cater for meetings, private dining and larger events for up to 85 delegates
- 100 bedrooms with that unique Mal style everyone loves
Hotel Du Vin Edinburgh –
A beautiful hotel in the city’s historic Old Town, surrounded by Edinburgh’s iconic landmarks.
Highlights:
- The Scottish French Bistro du Vin, with exceptional flavours
- 4 spaces for events, a mixture of traditional meeting rooms and private dining rooms
- 47 traditionally designed bedrooms, including suites
Elevate your event in Scotland:
National Museum of Piping – Full of history and culture. Providing access to tuition and support for every level of piper in a safe, inspirational and inclusive environment – with a museum full of history, a gift shop, café and small hotel attached – the perfect way to immerse delegates into Scottish culture.
You can even book a private tour with a trained piper to take you through the museum and history, then give the bagpipes a go yourself! It’s harder than it looks, but great fun.
Sound Bath & Meditation Class – The perfect end to any event, to re-centre and relax. A sound bath is an immersive wellbeing experience where delegates can lie or sit comfortably while a practitioner plays therapeutic instruments such as crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, drums and tuning forks.
The vibrations help calm the nervous system, reduce stress and create a meditative state. For corporate events, sound baths are becoming increasingly popular because they’re easy to deliver, highly inclusive and offer genuine wellbeing benefits.
Contact us to book your next event in Glasgow, Edinburgh or the rest of Scotland
