First look at Edinburgh Airport's plush new lounge boasting luxury buffet and bar
Escape Lounges welcomed in tourists and holidaymakers to their first ever Scottish Lounge, offering weary travellers a quiet 'escape' in the hustle and bustle of the country's busiest airport.
Edinburgh Live was invited along to see the space before it's official opening and were pleasantly surprised by the calming atmosphere and bespoke touches that really brought a piece of the city into the lounge.
Walking into the reception area we were met with a beautifully thought out space featuring dark marble and wood finishings that were specially chosen to represent the Old Town's rich architectural history.
To access the lounge, customers go through a walkway, which is symbolic of the closes that are littered through the city.
Exiting the lounge's very own 'close' you can find the buffet, bar and dining area which has been modelled after Edinburgh's New Town. The glass and brass elements of this section of the lounge hints to the neoclassical influences of the area and add that fine dining element to the VIP space.
The buffet was serving up a range of different foods, with everything from sandwiches, muffins, chicken and vegetarian chilli on offer. At the bar, customers have access to unlimited drinks with Edinburgh Gin, Tennent's Lager and Bells Whisky featured to bring yet another touch of Scotland to the space.
Finally, the relaxation space at the rear of the lounge has been based on Leith. In this area they've focused on the Water of Leith and have added elements of this by creating a reflective ceiling panel and decorative lightbulbs that resemble water drops.
Throughout the lounge there's also a number of fun easter eggs for customers to spot, artwork representing Edinburgh has been dotted across the space.
For as little as £39.99, customers will be able to access a little slice of comfort and peace before jetting off on their travels.
More information on the Edinburgh Escape Lounge can be found here.
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