Posts by Peter Ranscombe
Historic Canongate gasworks to become student flats
PLANNING permission has been granted to turn the former Canongate gasworks in Edinburgh into student flats. The application was rejected by City of Edinburgh Council in August, but a Scottish Government planning reporter has now upheld an appeal. The flats will include 76 studio rooms, a gym, and two study rooms. The development is aimed…
Read MorePanto dame hits 1,000-show milestone
PANTO dame Alan McHugh notched up his 1,000th performance last week at His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen. Having started performing at the Granite City theatre in Snow White in 2004, McHugh has notched up 19 years of shows. The popular star was given a surprise presentation on stage at the end of the evening performance…
Read MoreChristmas Day reading ideas from Scottish Field
IF YOU want stories to read on Christmas Day then you’ve come to the right place. What could be better than having a whole issue of Scottish Field magazine to enjoy? If you haven’t read the January issue then you can buy the digital edition online and get stuck straight in. Even if you’ve read…
Read MoreScottish Field’s online reviews: hotels, restaurants, and more
Have a Christmas Day catch-up with the greatest hits from Scottish Field’s online reviews. IT’S been another busy year for Scottish Field’s reviewers, who have hiked, biked, and riden throughout our nation to bring you the best hotel, restaurant, and travel reviews. In case you missed any of their exciting adventures, here’s a selection to…
Read MoreThe Machrie
The Machrie: On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me… the gift of golf Nestled in the dunes of a pristine seven-mile beach on the Hebridean island of Islay lies The Machrie, a modern, relaxed hotel with a world-class golf links, where the finest Scottish produce and warmest of welcomes await.…
Read MoreHotel du Vin, Glasgow
Hotel du Vin, Glasgow: On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me… the gift of festive lunch for two and Champagne Our stunning iconic Hotel du Vin Glasgow at One Devonshire Gardens is set in a tree-lined Victorian terrace in the fashionable West End of Glasgow. Offering remarkable, unique bedrooms, heart-warming…
Read MoreNTS shines light on Christmas traditions
THE National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has been shedding some light on Scotland’s Christmas traditions in the run-up to the big day. The conservation charity used the research it collated to create authentic decorations for Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire during the run-up to Christmas. Jo Riley, NTS’s collections care visitor service assistant, said: “With so…
Read MoreEngine Yard supports Edinburgh food bank
HOUSEBUILDER Places for People held an event next to its Engine Yard development in Edinburgh to raise money for one of the city’s food banks. Residents, staff, and contractors at the housing development gave £200, with a further £2,500-worth of food being donated. Grace Church hosted the event, which included stalls and a Christmas jumper…
Read MoreDynamic Earth: Have yourself a ‘marine’ little Christmas
EDINBURGH’S Dynamic Earth has unveiled details of its programme for Christmas and Hogmanay – and it has a distinct nautical theme. The centre is running “All Hands-On Deck” family drop-in sessions to teach visitors about Scotland’s seas. Workshops on offer include the chance for families to build their own boats, and “coral crafting” to teach…
Read MoreRestaurant review: Antonietta
Richard Bath reviews Antonietta restaurant in Edinburgh. WHAT IS IT? Antonietta is a new Italian restaurant from the company that owns the venerable Vittoria’s on Leith Walk. It opened on 1 December on the site of the much-loved La Favorita (which still has a small takeaway presence at the end of the site). WHERE IS…
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