Gleneagles Townhouse, the first venture outside of Perthshire in the hotel's almost 100-year history, today announces its opening date.
The 33-bedroom hotel, members’ club and all-day restaurant, based at 39 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, will officially open its doors from Monday 6 June.
The Townhouse and its all-day restaurant, The Spence, will open exclusively to members and hotel resident guests for the opening period before the wider public is invited to experience the venue in early summer.
Set to welcome visitors from across the world, as well as those based locally to the capital, the Townhouse will be home to dining and drinking experiences in the city, luxury guest accommodation, and lively members’ club with a yearlong calendar of cultural events and experiences.
Marking a new chapter in the listed building’s history, the Townhouse was originally home to the British Linen Company before later becoming the Bank of Scotland.
Over the last five years, Ennismore Design Studio has painstakingly restored the building, creating 33 unique rooms and suites, some of which overlook the bustling St Andrew Square.
At the heart of this notable building lies The Spence – an airy, social space which will offer modern style brasserie-dining, from breakfasts all the way through to dinners.
The kitchen will be led by head chef Jonny Wright, who returns to his native Scotland with over 16 years’ experience.
It is Jonny’s enthusiasm for Scotland’s natural larder, the old Scots word from which The Spence takes its name, which is set to make the offering really stand out, the team say.
Signature dishes, which Jonny describes as “rooted in classics with a modern twist” will include Wild Mushroom Tart with Goats Curd and Hazelnuts, Whole Roasted Turbot with Fennel & Chilli and Scotch Baba with Praline Sauce and Mascarpone for two to share.
Within The Spence, a central bar sits underneath a glass-domed ceiling serving up a seasonally rotating, locally inspired list of cocktails, local whiskies, beers, spirits, and wine curated by bar manager, Stefanie Anderson.
Down in the bank’s former vault, Townhouse resident guests and members will have access to a dedicated training, treatments and therapies space – The Strong Rooms – which will open later in June.
With curated experiences for holistic wellness and innovative technologies including a cryotherapy chamber and infrared sauna, alongside the gym and wellness studios, which aim to enhance individual wellness journeys through movement, restoration, and recovery.
The Members’ Lounge and Members’ Snug offer two exclusive spaces designed for breakfast meetings, catch up brunches and long, leisurely lunches, as well as relaxing lounge space and a help-yourself pantry.
Evenings at Townhouse promise to be lively, social and a place for friends and colleagues to gather at the end of the working day, with more cosy, intimate and relaxed wine tasting events for those who enjoy a slower pace.
The roof terrace bar Lamplighters, open exclusively to members, offers impressive views of the city’s medieval Old Town to the left and New Town to the right.
Applications for membership at Gleneagles Townhouse are now open.
Accommodation bookings can be made by calling 0800 917 4655 or emailing reservations@gleneaglestownhouse.com.
