Good Brothers are
moving on up town
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Hainan Airlines takes to the skies again from Edinburgh to Beijing
Connecting capitals
By PHYLLIS STEPHENGRAEME SUTHERLAND has opened his
latest retail and hospitality venture, Good
Brothers Wine Cellars, on Northumberland
Street. With seating for 22 inside and a few
more outside, there are big plans for
expansion into the almost unexplored
cellars below. For now enjoy Fine Wine
Thursdays when Graeme will open two
bottles, one red, one white, for guests to
sample by the glass at cost price. Together
with his brother Rory (who now runs Little
Rascal Bottle Shop and Wine Bar in
Corstorphine), Graeme introduced a new
kind of wine culture backed by his training
in Burgundy. For the last two years a sister
business WineKraft on Brandon Terrace has
been running The Edinburgh Insider Wine
club with discounts for those in the know.By STAFF REPORTERA TWICE WEEKLY service operated by
Hainan Airlines will be the only direct route
from Scotland to China.
The Airbus 330 will depart Edinburgh on
Mondays and Fridays transporting passengers to
the east until 6 October.
Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of
Edinburgh Airport, said: “We’re excited to be
reconnecting Scotland and China and deliver
yet more destination and experience choices
for our passengers.
“Our countries are both steeped in history and
heritage, and this Hainan Airlines service will
make it easier for people in Scotland and China
to experience the very best of our countries. It’s
also another signal of strength in Edinburgh as a
destination for people across the world.
“We know that there is a deep connection
between our countries and this route will help to
reconnect friends, families and businesses, as
well as allow us to forge new economic
relationships on a national and local level.”
Minister for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, said:
“I warmly welcome the start of Hainan’s directservice between Edinburgh Airport and Beijing.
This direct connectivity is great news for
people and businesses in both Scotland and
China, building strong links for business and
exports, as well as making it easier for visitors
and students to come and experience Scotland.
“Our aspiration is for Scotland to be as
well connected globally as peer nations
and regions and this service is an important
boost to our international connectivity,demonstrating growing confidence in the
Scottish aviation market.”
“I wish Edinburgh Airport and Hainan every
success with this service.”
The previous much lauded service between
the two capitals was cancelled due to the
pandemic in 2019.
The airport regards the resumption of the
China route as an indicator that Scotland has a
very strong appeal for tourists and students.