The Story of Fingal: From Working Ship to Luxury Hotel

Not every hotel has a story as remarkable as Fingal's.

Long before welcoming guests, Fingal served the Northern Lighthouse Board as a working ship, supporting Scotland's lighthouses and the communities that relied on them. For decades, she sailed some of the country's most challenging waters, delivering supplies and transporting lighthouse keepers to remote coastal locations.

Today, that seafaring heritage remains at the heart of everything aboard. Carefully transformed into Edinburgh's only luxury floating hotel, Fingal combines the character of a historic vessel with the comfort and craftsmanship of a five-star retreat. Original maritime features sit alongside elegant interiors, Scottish design, and considered touches that celebrate the ship's proud past.

From the lighthouse-inspired details found throughout the hotel to suites named after iconic Scottish lighthouses, every corner tells a story. Guests can even stay in the magnificent Skerryvore Suite, once occupied by HRH The Princess Royal during her visits to Fingal in her role as Patron of the Northern Lighthouse Board.

Moored in the vibrant waterfront district of Leith, Fingal offers something increasingly rare: a chance to experience Edinburgh from a completely different perspective. The gentle surroundings of the water, rich maritime history, and exceptional hospitality create a stay unlike any other.

Fingal may no longer sail Scotland's seas, but her spirit of adventure lives on, welcoming guests aboard for a truly unique stay in Edinburgh.