Halcyon Debuts Highland Heather Corniche in Gulf Tour
Halcyon will commence its Grand Tour of the Arabian Peninsula with the international debut of its first remastered and electrified Rolls-Royce Corniche, the Highland Heather commission, at the Royal Bahrain Concours from 7 to 8 November 2025. This occasion will mark the first time Halcyon presents its in-house design study and foundational commission outside the United Kingdom, underscoring the marque’s commitment to redefining classic Rolls-Royce motoring for a new era of sustainable luxury. The Grand Tour will consist predominantly of private viewings, complemented by selected public exhibitions and iconic drives across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, introducing Halcyon’s electric Rolls-Royce remastering services to discerning collectors throughout the region.
Highland Heather represents the first fully realised expression of Halcyon’s Rolls-Royce Corniche remastering programme. The commission takes its name and inspiration from the natural majesty of Scotland’s moors while quietly honouring the pioneering spirit of Rolls-Royce’s 1907 Scottish reliability trials. Hand-built in Surrey, England, it marks the first of 60 one-of-a-kind commissions, each created for clients who seek a bespoke electric Rolls-Royce that preserves the iconic heritage while embracing contemporary innovation.
Building on strong regional interest following last month’s Highland Heather debut, Halcyon will use the Grand Tour of the Arabian Peninsula to connect directly with prospective clients, leading automotive enthusiasts and key media. Across the Gulf, collectors celebrate bespoke and coachbuilt vehicles as powerful expressions of individuality, and the region is home to some of the world’s most significant private collections of luxury and performance cars. Halcyon’s presence will highlight a new opportunity for collectors to commission remastered Rolls-Royce automobiles that unite authentic provenance, modern electric performance and meticulous British craftsmanship.
Rolls-Royce holds a long-standing relationship with the Gulf, and Halcyon’s tour acknowledges this distinguished heritage. Historic connections include Lawrence of Arabia’s armoured Silver Ghosts, Winston Churchill’s 1946 gift of a green Rolls-Royce to King Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia, and the celebrated Emirati 1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V, the United Arab Emirates’ first state motorcar, which played a central role in transporting royalty and dignitaries at key moments in the nation’s history. By introducing the electrified Highland Heather Rolls-Royce Corniche within this context, Halcyon reinforces a legacy of excellence while signposting the future of sustainable luxury motoring in the region.
Matthew Pearson, CEO of Halcyon, commented: “We’re incredibly excited to kick off our Grand Tour of the Arabian Peninsula at the Royal Bahrain Concours. The enthusiasm we’ve seen from prospective clients across the region makes this the perfect place to begin showcasing just how special the Halcyon remastered Corniche is. The result of our world-class team’s passion, effort, and unending attention to detail, this is a piece of driving art unlike any other, combining classic elegance with a silent spark.” His remarks underscore Halcyon’s focus on engineering, artistry, and a tailored client experience, all of which are central to positioning Highland Heather as a landmark in contemporary coachbuilding.
“Akin to your favourite piece of music, our remastering process adds quality, clarity, and depth while retaining the irreplaceable essence that ignited the love for these icons in the first place. Highland Heather embodies our vision for the future of Halcyon, and we’re beyond excited to begin realising our clients’ incredible visions for these truly special cars.” Through this philosophy, Halcyon presents its Rolls-Royce remastering services as a way for collectors to elevate revered motor cars while preserving their authentic character.
Halcyon strictly limits its programme to 60 one-of-one commissions, and its team curates each project in close collaboration with the owner through the Halcyon atelier in Surrey. Expert craftspeople blend traditional coachbuilding skills with advanced engineering to create remastered Rolls-Royce Corniche and Silver Shadow models that deliver modern reliability without compromising original charm. Every commission is equipped with an in-house 800V electric drivetrain, providing silent, effortless performance that ensures these icons once again represent the pinnacle of luxury motoring for contemporary roads and future-conscious collectors.
Guided by Henry Royce’s mantra to “take the best that exists and make it better,” Halcyon has embarked on a mission to remaster the most iconic Rolls-Royce models of the 20th century. The marque captures the spirit, emotion and tactile analogue experience of a bygone era while integrating today’s most sophisticated technologies. Each remastering follows an extensive 12-month build process in Surrey, with more than 2,000 hours dedicated to a ground-up, bare-metal restoration. Specialists meticulously perfect hundreds of hand-built and hand-finished components, returning them to, and beyond, their original form to create an immaculate base for electrification.
From this foundation, Halcyon engineers develop and integrate an in-house 800V, 500-horsepower electric powertrain, refined over two years to deliver effortless, whisper-quiet motion without adding weight. This approach enables owners to experience 21st-century performance, range, and reliability, alongside the timeless design language and intimate driving feel that define classic Rolls-Royce motor cars. In each case, Halcyon’s designers work directly with clients and, when desired, collaborate with internationally renowned artists to realise truly unique automotive artworks, with every aesthetic, material and detail considered to reflect the owner’s vision.
Highland Heather appears in a striking Purple Moorland finish that showcases the depth of Halcyon’s commissioning process. Its distinctive hue recalls the delicate tones of Scottish heather and sets the tone for an interior defined by subtle, engraved detailing that honours the car’s provenance and inspiration. At its heart, the Halcyon Gallery presents a water-inspired sculpture that symbolises the highland rivers of Scotland, creating a focal point that unites art, craftsmanship and narrative within the cabin of this remastered Rolls-Royce Corniche.
Prospective clients and enthusiasts who wish to experience a Halcyon commission in person can encounter Highland Heather and meet the Halcyon leadership team at the Royal Bahrain Concours from 7 to 8 November 2025, where the brand will introduce its vision for electric Rolls-Royce remastering to the broader Gulf region and invite collectors to commission their own one-of-one expression of future-focused heritage.
