Glasgow’s luxury boutique hotel, Kimpton Blythswood Square is kicking off its Pride celebrations by changing its Saltire flag to the colourful LGBT flag.
To bring a little colour to the skies of Blythswood, the management team have swapped the classic Saltire flag to sport the rainbow colours of the LGBT flag – now proudly displayed on the roof of the hotel’s £2,500 per night penthouse.
Murray Thomson, General Manager at Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel said: “At Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel we believe one of our greatest strenghts is our diverse workplace. We value every single member of the team and celebrate their unique talents.”
Along with the flag facelift, the hotel is introducing a charity cocktail and colourful Afternoon Tea, all in support of Glasgow’s LGBT community.
The team behind the hotel’s new restaurant, Bo & Birdy, have also launched the limited edition ‘Pink Pound’ cocktail.
From now until Friday 26th July, £1 from every Pink Pound sold, will be donated to Stonewall Scotland, a charity which supports lesbian, gay, bi and trans people in Scotland and abroad.
Murray Thomson added: “We’re delighted to be supporting Stonewall Scotland, a charity which is celebrating its 30th birthday this year and is commited in protecting its community near and far.”
In the Salon Bar, the hotel’s famous Afternoon Tea has been given a little glow-up to celebrate Pride. Overlooking the stunning Blythswood gardens, guest can expect classic Blythswood sandwiches and fresh scones, followed by bubblegum and candy floss cones, vanilla rainbow sponge and white chocolate and strawberry unicorn macarons.
In addition to launching the Pride Afternoon Tea and Cocktail, the team at Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel will be marching in the Mardi Gla parade on Saturday 20th July, which starts at at Kelvingrove park, passing through Blythswood Street then finishing at George Square.
The Pride Afternoon Tea is available between Tuesday 16th July until Friday 26th July and is priced at £35 per person.