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> EDINBURGH AIRPORT MOVES INTO TOP GEAR
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TRAMS ON THE WAY
Arriving in 2011, Edinburgh rams will provide a world class transport system which will link Edinburgh Airport in the west of the city with Newhaven in the north, via the city centre and Leith. Costing £545m and featuring 22 stops ver 18km the trams will offer a comfortable and affordable mode of transportation for Scotland’s iconic Capital. Connecting with Edinburgh Airport, the trams will provide an interchange for passengers arriving anddeparting by air with local public transport. Trams, together with the Airlink bus, will provide air passengers with a first rate option for travelling to and from the city centre. Frequency of services, coupled with the capacity for 250 people per vehicle, mean the trams will be able to cater for large volumes of users arriving or departing from the Airport. A new rail station at Gogar will also allow the trams greater connectivity with the rail services from other parts of Scotland, as well as provide a rail link to the airport via the tram. This station will provide an opportunity for passengers from Fife and further north to access the airport with a single interchange.
TERMINAL EXTENSION TAKES SHAPE
Edinburgh recently celebrated its ‘topping out’ in a ceremony with construction partner Balfour Beatty and Scottish Secretary, Jim Murphy MP. The ‘topping out’ ceremony marks an important milestone in the future development of Edinburgh Airport, as the airport celebrates the latest phase of a £40 million departure lounge project. The 5,000 square metre development will include a major expansion of the airport’s departure lounge, offering more space for passengers to relax, and a wider choice of shops, bars and restaurants. The project will also include a new purpose-built security search area. ‘Our capital city is an increasinglyattractive destination for business visitors and tourists alike, but it also serves as a key gateway to the rest of Scotland,’ said Jim Murphy MP. ‘This expansion will therefore deliver a vital economic boost to the whole country.’ There are less than four months until the first phase of the new look departure lounge opens.
A NEW VISION
Hailed as the 'best new UK hotel' by the respected ‘Conde Nast Traveller’ magazine, The Dakota Forth Bridge nestles 10-minutes from both Edinburgh city centre and Edinburgh airport. It has been something of a revelation on the Edinburgh hotel scene since its opening last year. Already the recipient of numerous awards, it delivers a luxury hotel experience but without the deluxe price tag. All rooms are fully airconditioned, feature Sony plasma screen TVs and complimentary broadband and wifi. They also provide an unfussy and flexible in room dining service and all with room prices that start at a remarkable £99 per night. As an added bonus the hotel is also home to the Dakota Grill; Scottish Seafood Restaurant of The Year 2009 and Scottish Restaurant of The Year 2008. The hotel is well equipped to accommodate business meetings and has five dedicated meeting rooms with day and overnight packages available. Whatever your reason for visiting – business or pleasure – you will find The Dakota Forth Bridge experience a special and pampering one. Dakota Forth Bridge, Queensferry, Edinburgh EH30 9QZ Tel: 0870 423 4293 www.dakotaforthbridge.co.uk
EDINBURGH AIRPORT MOVES INTO TOP GEAR
A multi-million pound car rental centre at Edinburgh Airport has officially opened. Rally driver and TV presenter Penny Mallory opened the new £10 million centre which brings together all of the airport's car rental companies under one roof. Built by Keir Group, the development is part of a planned £100 million investment by Edinburgh Airport over the next five years. Gordon Dewar, MD of Edinburgh Airport told ‘Capital’: ‘This £10 million investment is part of our ongoing transformation of Scotland’s capital airport. It will provide a one-stop shop for passengers, bringing together the many car rental companies based at Edinburgh Airport under one roof. For passengers, it will mean a more efficient, seamless service.’ For more information on the centre check out www.edinburghairport.com
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