A new lounge is coming to Edinburgh Airport this summer alongside a new gin bar.
Plaza Premium Lounge, the world's largest independent lounge network, will be bringing a 670 square metre facility to the airport in the coming months.
The lounge will be the first of its kind in Scotland, and will feature "subtle Scottish elements" that will be "woven into the interior design, from tartan upholstery to carefully selected local artwork referencing key Scottish landmarks and iconic imagery".
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It will be located near gate 13 and gate 14, and will have a capacity of 165 guests.
Also featured in the facility will be an 'interactive area' that will have large screens displaying live sport and entertainment.
In addition, it will contain table football and shuffleboard tables, as well as a small climbing wall intended for children.
Director of retail and property at Edinburgh Airport Gail Taylor stated: “We know there is a pent-up demand for travel as people optimistically eye the beginning of the end of the pandemic.
"There is an overwhelming desire to reunite with family and friends, take that well-earned holiday, or reconnect with clients and we are confident that 2022 will be a key year in travel’s recovery."
Plaza Premium Group Europe, Middle East, and Africa Regional general manager Okan Kufeci said: “We are pleased to offer all these unique features to our travellers at our first Plaza Premium Lounge at Edinburgh Airport.
"Our latest offerings prove that we are constantly improving our products and services to cater to the different market needs whilst incorporating local touches to the experience.
“We are excited to be able to provide our award-winning, best-in-class signature hospitality in our third location in the UK and to introduce more travellers to the Plaza Premium Group.
"We look forward to expanding to more locations at major airports in Europe and in the UK in the months to follow.”
The gin bar will mark a collaboration between Plaza Premium and the award-winning Edinburgh Gin, distilled by Ian Macleod Distillers.
Ian Macleod Distillers’ Global Travel Retail Director William Ovens stated: “We are thrilled to have entered into this partnership with Plaza Premium Lounge, the world’s leading airport exec lounge operator.
“Edinburgh Gin enjoys a leading role in the gin category in global travel retail and the Edinburgh Gin bar will become a stand-out showcase for the brand at its home city airport.
"This installation recognises Edinburgh Gin’s status in the world of gin and will become an iconic destination and major talking point in the months and years to come.”
