07 Jul 2022
Opening in 2019, Fingal is a stunning hotel in Edinburgh with a very special twist, it’s a ship! A former Northern Lighthouse Board tender, Fingal sailed all around Scotland, transporting lighthouse keepers and supplies to the lighthouses, sailing through some of Scotland’s most treacherous waters.
Following a £5 million transformation by the team behind The Royal Yacht Britannia, Fingal is a nautical delight, with 22 luxurious cabins, a double-height Ballroom and beautiful restaurant, The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar.
Prior to opening Araminta was chosen to design a custom tartan for the ship, creating cosy throws and cushions for each cabin.
Using the Scottish landscape and ship itself as inspiration, the colour palette reflects the purple heather of the Scottish mountain landscape with the sea foam green inspired by the colour in Fingal’s Engine Room, the beating heart of any ship. A bright light in the centre casts the warm glow of the lighthouse beam, guarding ships away from rocky shores.
Araminta’s design tells the story of Fingal through cloth, creating a lasting memory to be cherished and enjoyed. With a restaurant open to both residents and non-residents of their spectacular cabins, Fingal provides a backdrop to create delicious memories of your own.
We are pleased to be supporting Fingal once again and are delighted to offer an afternoon tea for two aboard the floating hotel.
Competition
Win Afternoon Tea for two aboard Fingal. Enjoy a five-course Afternoon Tea of sweet and savoury delicacies under the shimmering ceiling of The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar and allow the sensational views of Leith Docks to entertain you, like an ever-changing image.
To enter the competition, e-mail your name to competitions@tryb.co.uk with the subject title Tea for Two.
T&Cs: This prize includes Afternoon Tea aboard Fingal for two people. The prize may not be exchanged for cash, replaced if lost and is non-transferable or refundable. The prize voucher must be quoted at the time of reservation and presented upon arrival when redeeming the experience. No photocopies of the original voucher will be accepted. Advance bookings are necessary and are subject to availability. Cancellation of a booking might render the voucher null and void. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Any extra cost on top of the outlined prize must be paid for by the winner. Competition closes on July 31st2022. Winner notified before August 4th 2022.
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We are guardians of people’s stories...
We ourselves are stories that weave and take shape through the thread, thanks to the gentle hands of the weavers.
The yarn, the loom, our and your stories, are the tools we have chosen to make what cannot be seen or touched, real and wearable. We give shape to the values in which we believe, we give voice to stories to be shared with those dearest to us, forever.
Not just exquisite works of art to wear, but ambassadors, ‘talking’ objects, timeless storytellers of meanings and values that we want to preserve and pass on.
Meet Isabelle, one of our talented handweavers!
Isabelle has long had an interest in textiles, ever since her grandmother taught her to sew.
She discovered weaving when visiting universities before applying to study. Immediately captivated by the woven textile displays at Loughborough University – the home of our George Wood looms – She became fascinated by how these complex woven structures could be created from just a few cones of yarn.
Isabelle enjoys the slow, hands-on process of weaving, appreciating how it demands your full and present focus, and is always excited to share the complexities of handweaving to our visitors.
Meet Helen, one of our talented handweavers!
As an advocate for sustainability and ethical production, handweaving appealed to Helen as the embodiment of slow, responsible craft.
She fell in love with the challenging yet meditative weave process during her textile degree at the Glasgow School of Art.
Helen adores that she can name the alpacas in the pieces that she weaves, as this level of provenance imbues the pieces with deeper meaning for both weaver and future owner.
We choose 100% undyed British alpaca fiber for our designs because it embodies the values we hold dear: sustainability, durability, and unparalleled luxury. Each fleece is sourced from carefully chosen UK farms where animal welfare is a top priority.
Our close relationships with breeders enable us to trace many of our yarns back to the individual alpacas, ensuring exceptional quality and transparency. The alpaca’s fleeces are left undyed, allowing the natural richness and unique tones of their coats to shine through in every piece.
In the UK, only 5–10% of alpacas produce fleece of the exceptional quality we require. Every fiber is meticulously selected for its fineness, crimp, luster, and colour, ensuring our pieces meet the highest standards of luxury and craftsmanship.
It has taken years for our weavers to attain the skill and knowledge required to create our handwoven items.
Handweaving takes precision and patience, with each warp prepared by hand and meticulously threaded through the shafts of the loom. Once weaving is complete there is a lengthy finishing process involving darning, stitching, washing and brushing – all by hand.
It can take our handweavers anywhere between 2 to 6 weeks to complete one of our Signature pieces.
Each piece in our Heritage handwoven collection has been inspired by Araminta’s deep love for the natural beauty of the Scottish landscape.
From the golden glow of the beech woodlands surrounding her family home in the Royal Deeside Corridor during autumn, to the ethereal light of the Scottish Highlands at dawn and dusk, the landscape is a constant source of inspiration for Araminta. The shifting interplay of colours, textures, and natural rhythms informs each handwoven piece, translating fleeting moments into timeless design.
Any moment in time could become Araminta’s next creation.
Meet Lisa, one of our talented handweavers!
Lisa studied weaving at Heriot Watt University, in the borders of Scotland – an area renowned for its textile production.
She always enjoyed creating things and was recommended to study textiles by her art teacher. When first starting out in her weave degree, she found the slow process of setting up challenging, yet today it’s her favourite part.
She finds peace whilst threading the loom, enjoying and embracing the flow.
Each piece has been lovingly handwoven and finished in our Edinburgh Atelier by our team of handweavers on vintage George Wood looms.
Araminta Campbell is one of the largest employers of handweavers in Scotland, fostering employment for talented craftspeople in Scotland plays a vital role in preserving the rich legacy of Scottish textile craftsmanship. Every thread woven in the Atelier carries with it the heritage and passion of centuries-old traditions, brought vividly to life through contemporary designs, and the work of our talented weavers.
It has taken years for our weavers to attain the skill and knowledge required to create our handwoven items.
Handweaving takes precision and patience, with each warp prepared by hand and meticulously threaded through the shafts of the loom. Once weaving is complete there is a lengthy finishing process involving darning, stitching, washing and brushing – all by hand.
When you choose one of our handwoven treasures, you’re not just owning a piece of Scotland’s rich textile heritage – you’re connecting with the hands that brought it to life.
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