Thursday 27 February 2014

The Dunstane Meet the Operations Manager!

The Dunstane – Edinburgh’s Boutique Hotel



Our ‘Behind the Scenes with the Staff’ series kicks off with Meet the Operations Manager – Jamie Trousdale.

So Jamie…..you have been at The Dunstane Hotel for a little over 6 months now…..time for an up close and personal look at you and your role at Edinburgh’s Boutique Hotel!

What is the most challenging part of your week?

I absolutely love getting to know our guests during their stay. I like to find out all about their plans and experiences of Edinburgh’s Tourist attractions! Whether they enjoyed their trip to Edinburgh Castle, whether they bought fudge on the Royal Yacht Britannia and whether they saw the Panda’s at Edinburgh Zoo! Without a doubt, the hardest part is saying goodbye when it is time for them to leave!

What part of your new role as operations manager do you enjoy the most?

I love being able to welcome our guests personally to the hotel, and being back on the frontline helping every individual person. We are strongly guest focused at The Dunstane and it is really important to me to make sure that all of our guests are looked after in the best possible way by our dedicated staff.

What part of Sales & Revenue do you really miss?

There’s just so much to learn about it is a constantly changing and developing market. Edinburgh Hotels especially are really exciting to be involved with. I really miss the Social Media side of the job – I love interacting with our guests on Facebook, Twitter and Google + and I just love keeping them up to date with our daily shenanigans on Pintrest so they can see life at the Dunstane Hotel behind the scenes.

If you could change one thing at the Dunstane what would it be?

A swimming pool would be absolutely fantastic – but I don't think the boss will go for it!! We do have some great links with local spa facilities though so our guests can take advantage of great discounts and special packages.

What is your favourite thing to do in Edinburgh in your spare time?

I have lived in Edinburgh for almost 5 years and still don't get bored of walking along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh’s Old Town. The old buildings completely fascinate me and I could do it for hours! There’s so much to see up there – not just Edinburgh Castle (which obviously dominates) but there’s some real hidden gems. Whisky shops, amazing restaurants, The Scotch Whisky Experience, Camera Obscura……too many to name!

What's the strangest thing that's happened to you at Dunstane?

The Dunstane is almost 200 years old. Being alone in this amazing Victorian mansion house at Christmas is one the most terrifying experiences of my life! Many staff believe there are ghosts, I'm not so sure but I was shaking anyway!

What event are you looking forward to the most this year at Dunstane?

Our Easter Family Fun day is going to be amazing! We have organised bouncy castles, face painters, wine tastings – something for everyone really! There’s also a fab Easter Sunday Lunch in Skerries that shouldn’t be missed!

What's your favourite dish on the menu?

I am a simple country boy – so love the new Stane Menu! The steak baguette is to die for with Chef’s home made mayo and the best Orkney beef cuts to set it off – perfection!

Which is your favourite room at The Dunstane Hotel?

All of our luxury rooms are gorgeous. My favourite is actually one of the deluxe doubles. Room 108 sits at the top of the hotel and makes me feel a little like a king! I like that. All the rooms are personally and individually designed so you can never get bored! A whole new experience every time you come and stay with us. If you have a particular favourite room we will always try and make sure you get it!

To book your room at Dunstane call us on 0131 3376169 or email our friendly team – reserve@thedunstane.co.uk

We look forward to meeting you soon!












Monday 17 February 2014

The Dunstane - Edinburgh City Break

The Dunstane - Edinburgh City Break

Red bedroom in The Dunstane Hotel
Escape to the stunning Dunstane for an amazing Edinburgh City Break

Renowned for their exciting hustle and bustle, array of attractions and immersing culture, city breaks offer a truly enticing escape. Certainly, Edinburgh’s enchanting beauty will make for an exciting escape where you will be able to discover the city’s rich history and tradition. Choose to stay at one of the most luxury hotels in Edinburgh and enjoy a truly fantastic stay at The Dunstane.

Explore dramatic Edinburgh and immerse yourself in a city escape which guests of all ages will enjoy. Indeed, with such an array of sights and exciting destinations awaiting in eager anticipation, choose to discover Edinburgh’s array of thrilling attractions and enjoy a city break in true style. Immerse yourself in Edinburgh’s fantastic shopping or explore the dramatic Edinburgh Castle and discover its array of enticing delights. Indeed, Edinburgh’s array of thrilling sights will ensure a truly excellent city break, catering to your every desire. Edinburgh’s fantastic array of attractions will ensure a truly unforgettable escape!

Following the day’s forays, choose to escape to one of the most luxury hotels in Edinburgh and enjoy a stay of sheer exclusivity. Indeed, The Dunstane will facilitate in ensuring you enjoy a city break in true style. Choose to indulge yourself at our excellent Skerries Restaurant where you will be able to enjoy the finest local ingredients. Escape to our truly relaxing rooms and enjoy a stay of sheer exclusivity, ensuring a retreat to Edinburgh in truly unforgettable style.

With that being said, don’t hesitate to treat yourself to an escape to Edinburgh and discover an array of thrilling attractions for all to enjoy. Stay at one the most luxury hotels in Edinburgh and indulge yourself at The Dunstane. Indeed, you will be treated to an array of enticing delights as you discover Edinburgh’s scenic beauty and immersing sights in sheer style! 

For more information contact The Dunstane on 0131 337 6169 and someone from our lovely team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Friday 14 February 2014

The Dunstane - Easter Break In Edinburgh

The Dunstane - Easter Break In Edinburgh

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Easter Breaks at The Dunstane - you'll have a cracking time!

Choose to enjoy an Easter escape to beautiful Edinburgh and immerse yourself in a fantastic array of attractions for all to enjoy. A city steeped in rich culture, history and tradition, Edinburgh will facilitate in ensuring an array of enticing delights this Easter. Choose to stay at one of the most luxury hotels in Edinburgh and enjoy an Easter break in sheer exclusivity at The Dunstane.

Treat yourself to an Easter break in Edinburgh and immerse yourself in Edinburgh’s array of excellent attractions. Enjoy a shopping extravaganza of enticing delights before discovering the dramatic Edinburgh Castle and its array of exciting sights. Explore the surrounding Edinburgh countryside for a truly tranquil escape and discover an array of scenic delights or immerse yourself with a range of fantastic shows at Edinburgh's abundance of theatres. Perfect for guests of all ages, choose to enjoy a fantastic Easter break in true style. Indulge yourself with Edinburgh's array of truly excellent restaurants and enjoy fantastic food and drink before visiting Edinburgh Zoo which will provide a fantastic array of thrilling sights and exciting discoveries for all to enjoy. Renowned for its immersing street markets, choose to explore a range of unique gifts, tantalising treasures and bespoke items in Edinburgh this Easter for a truly fantastic retreat. Enjoy delicious hot street food and the hustle and bustle of rapturous crowds for an exciting Easter escape. Visit Murrayfield and immerse yourself in a fantastic display of rugby where fierce encounters, brute force and electric energy will ensure a thrilling spectacle.

Following the day’s forays, choose to escape to one of the most luxury hotels in Edinburgh and enjoy an Easter break of sheer exclusivity at The Dunstane. Indeed, you will be able to enjoy scrumptious food and drink at our excellent Skerries Restaurant before retreating to our truly relaxing rooms.

With that being said, don’t hesitate to enjoy an exclusive Easter escape at one of the most luxury hotels in Edinburgh and enjoy a range of enticing delights at The Dunstane. Immerse yourself in Edinburgh’s array of fantastic array of attractions for an Easter retreat in truly unforgettable style! 

For more information contact The Dunstane on 0131 337 6169 and someone from our lovely team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Wednesday 12 February 2014

The Dunstane - Edinburgh Attractions

The Dunstane - Edinburgh Attractions

The Dunstane - Edinburgh Attractions

A city soaked in rich culture, history and tradition, Edinburgh boasts an immersing and truly excellent array of attractions and sights to discover. Choose to stay at one of the most luxury hotels in Edinburgh and explore the city’s array of enticing delights as you relax in sheer exclusivity at The Dunstane.

Indeed, you will be able to immerse yourself in fantastic shopping before discovering the dramatic Edinburgh Castle and its array of thrilling sights. Additionally, choose to visit the Royal Yacht Britannia and indulge yourself with one of the country’s finest visitor attractions which guests of all ages will enjoy. Immerse yourself in beautiful royalty and discover an array of luxurious pleasures. Explore Edinburgh Zoo and discover an array of exciting sights and thrilling attractions which will facilitate in ensuring a truly fantastic visit. Edinburgh also boasts a number of excellent street markets where an array of unique items and tantalising treasures await in eager anticipation. Enjoy delicious hot street food and immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of rapturous crowds exploring a range of enticing delights. Choose to visit Murrayfield and enjoy a thrilling rugby spectacle of fierce encounters and electric energy for all to enjoy.

Following the day’s forays choose to escape to one of the most luxury hotels in Edinburgh and relax in sheer exclusivity at The Dunstane. Treat yourself to scrumptious food at the excellent Skerries Restaurant where you will enjoy the finest local ingredients before escaping to our relaxing rooms. One of the most luxury hotels in Edinburgh, The Dunstane will facilitate in ensuring you enjoy a fantastic escape in sheer exclusivity.

With that being said, don’t hesitate to discover Edinburgh’s array of excellent attractions and treat yourself to a relaxing retreat at one of the most luxury hotels in Edinburgh. Certainly, The Dunstane will facilitate in ensuring you enjoy a truly unforgettable visit in sheer style! 

For more information contact The Dunstane on 0131 337 6169 and someone from our lovely team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Tuesday 11 February 2014

The Dunstane - Edinburgh Street Markets

The Dunstane - Edinburgh Street Markets

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Renowned for its fantastic array of immersing street markets, each boasting an enticing collection of bespoke items, tantalising treasures and unique prizes, exploring Edinburgh certainly makes for an exciting escape. Indeed, from fresh local ingredients to clothing and trinkets, choose to discover the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh’s exciting street markets and enjoy a range of indulgent treats for all to enjoy.

Choose to stay at one of the most luxury hotels in Edinburgh and explore Edinburgh’s fantastic street markets. Indeed, The Dunstane will ensure you enjoy an excellent escape in sheer exclusivity as you immerse yourself in Edinburgh’s array of enticing delights. Treat yourself to a fantastic stay in one of our relaxing rooms as well as delicious food in our excellent Skerries Restaurant where you will be able to enjoy the finest local ingredients in true style.

Indulge yourself with a truly luxurious stay at The Dunstane and explore the fantastic variety of treats and prizes on offer at Edinburgh’s array of street markets. Choose to discover St. Mary’s Market where you will find an excellent collection of bespoke arts and crafts, music and clothes which will make for the perfect gift. Additionally, the Edinburgh Farmers Market offers a truly enticing array of scrumptious food and ingredients to cater for all manner of tastes. Indeed, you will be able to enjoy hot street food in true style before immersing yourself in the rapturous crowds as you explore the fantastic food treats on offer.
Explore one of Edinburgh's many amazing markets on your trip to The Dunstane


Perfect for guest of all ages to enjoy, Edinburgh’s street markets will ensure a truly unforgettable and immersing visit. Certainly, a variety of enticing delights and tantalising treats will ensure you enjoy a fantastic escape of exciting pleasure!

With that being said, don’t hesitate to immerse yourself in Edinburgh’s street markets as you stay in one of the most luxury hotels in Edinburgh. Indeed, The Dustane will facilitate in ensuring you enjoy a truly fantastic escape in sheer style! 

For more information contact The Dunstane on 0131 337 6169 and someone from our lovely team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Wednesday 5 February 2014

The Dunstane - Mother's Day Lunch Offer

The Dunstane - Mother's Day Lunch Offer

The Dunstane - Mother's Day Lunch Offer

Come the 30th of March, Mother’s Day will see women the world over treated to an array of enticing delights. Indeed, it is a time to pay thanks and show how much we care for the women who have devoted themselves to us throughout our lives. A celebration of sheer love, Mother’s Day focuses the spotlight upon treating mothers to an array of pleasures.

Indeed, choose to treat those special women in your life with a visit to beautiful Edinburgh and enjoy a stay at one of the most luxury hotels in Edinburgh. Certainly, The Dunstane hotel will facilitate in ensuring a Mother’s Day in true style with our excellent Mother’s Day Lunch offer. With mums eating for half-price, you will be able to treat her to a scrumptious lunch in our truly excellent Skerries Restaurant, where the finest local produce and tasty ingredients will ensure a truly unforgettable Mother’s Day in sheer style. From salmon to pan-fried seabass, you will be treated to The Dunstane’s excelled food, facilitating in ensuring a delicious lunch. One of the most luxury hotels in Edinburgh, The Dunstane will facilitate in ensuring you enjoy an exclusive escape this Mother’s Day with a range of enticing delights.

Following lunch, choose to discover the scenic beauty of Edinburgh with its array of immersing attractions and historic sights. Treats your mother to fantastic shopping before retreating to The Dunstane were you will be able to escape at one of the most luxury hotels in Edinburgh. Indeed, with an array of truly relaxing rooms, choose to enjoy a truly exclusive Mother’s Day in sheer style at The Dunstane.

With that being said, don’t hesitate to celebrate Mother’s Day with our enticing Mother’s Day Lunch offer and enjoy an unforgettable escape at one of the most luxury hotels in Edinburgh. Indeed, The Dunstane will facilitate in ensuring your mother is indulged in true style! 

Tuesday 4 February 2014

The Dunstane - Glasgow Pride Festival

The Dunstane - Glasgow Pride Festival

The Dunstane - Glasgow Pride Festival
Scotland’s best lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender festival, Glasgow Pride will run from the 19th of July to the 3rd of August. Certainly, 2014 will celebrate the 18th year of Pride in Glasgow and will ensure an extravaganza of delights is enjoyed by all. Boasting a range of fantastic activities, you will be treated to live music and entertainment, an excellent funfair, youth zone, marketplace with an array of bespoke and unique treasures, cabaret stage and much more. Renowned for its excellent array of immersing attractions, choose to indulge yourself in colourful ecstasy with Glasgow Pride!

Following a fantastic visit to Glasgow Pride festival, choose to visit Edinburgh and enjoy a fantastic array of enticing delights. One of the most exclusive hotels in Edinburgh, The Dunstane will facilitate in ensuring you enjoy an unforgettable visit in true style. Following the hustle and bustle of the Glasgow Pride festival, enjoy a luxurious escape with The Dunstane’s relaxing rooms and scrumptious food at Skerries Restaurant where the finest Scottish produce and ingredients will truly indulge you.

Soaked in rich history, culture and tradition, Edinburgh fantastic array of exciting and immersing attractions will ensure a truly excellent visit. From the dramatic Edinburgh Castle to fantastic shopping, Edinburgh’s beautiful setting will truly make for a fantastic retreat following the Glasgow Pride festival. Following the day’s forays, choose to retreat to one of the most luxury hotels in Edinburgh and escape in sheer style with The Dunstane and blissfully relax.

With that being said, don’t hesitate to immerse yourself in the Glasgow Pride festival and enjoy a fantastic array of entertainment and thrilling attractions before retreating to one of the most luxury hotels in Edinburgh. Indeed, The Dunstane will facilitate in ensuring you enjoy a tranquil stay in sheer style as you discover Edinburgh’s scenic beauty!