Posts Tagged ‘Old Town’
Holy Rude: Historic church begins new era as visitor attraction
Nestled in the shadow of Stirling Castle, it was once a beloved place of worship for the Stuart Kings and Queens. But now the Church of the Holy Rude is embarking on a new era with hopes of becoming a top tourist attraction. The ancient church is steeped in more than 900 years of history,…
Read MoreApartment on one of Edinburgh’s most iconic streets up for sale
A Georgian apartment on one of the most iconic streets in Edinburgh’s old town has gone on the market for nearly £1million. The historic three bedroom home at Ramsay Garden is nestled below Edinburgh Castle at the top of the Royal Mile. The A-listed apartment building is known for its prominent position overlooking Princes Street…
Read MoreHistoric 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 MoreEdinburgh’s Hogmanay unveils First Footin’ music gigs
SINGER Callum Beattie is among the performers who’s signed up for “First Footin’”, a new series of gigs unveiled as part of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay. “First Footin’” will feature an afternoon of free live music and performances taking place across the Old Town and New Town in pubs and other venues. Beattie said: “I can’t wait…
Read MoreVirgin Hotels names executive chef for Edinburgh site
VIRGIN HOTELS has selected Steven Wilson as the executive chef for its Commons Club restaurant in Edinburgh. The hotel is due to open on Victoria Street in the capital’s Old Town on 1 June. It will be the first Virgin Hotels site in Europe. Originally from Edinburgh, Wilson has almost 30 years’ experience in the…
Read MoreTen day Stirling SpiritFEST is announced
The Stirling Gin and Whisky Festivals have been relaunched as the Stirling SpiritFEST, a 10 day celebration of Scottish spirits and beyond. The newly created SpiritFEST will run from 28 October through to 6 November and will include both gin and whisky festivals on back to back weekends. The festival will offer more opportunities for…
Read MoreDesigns on success with a historic home
Jonathan Reed, who has crafted stunning interiors for the likes of Bryan Adams and David Bowie, has designed somewhere just as special at his home Rock House. The Edinburgh house with beautiful light was, 170 years ago, the birthplace of Scottish photography Rock House was the last thing he needed on his already full plate,…
Read MoreA Tomb with a View offers a fascinating insight
While the more superstitious among us avoid graveyards or simply hold our breath while passing them, Peter Ross finds them curiously comforting. He whiled away the hours in the Old Town cemetery in Stirling as a boy. The Glasgow-based writer, one of Scotland’s finest essayists, admits that deciphering old gravestones was one of the ways…
Read MoreOnline gigs from stunning locations
SOME of Scotland’s best-known locations will form the backdrop for a series of performances on the new “Music Is The Answer” Youtube channel. The Forth Bridge, the Glenfinnan Viaduct and McCaig’s Tower at Oban are just some of the sites that will play host to artists including Be Charlotte, Luke La Volpe, and Oakzy B…
Read MoreA modernised flat in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town
An attractive flat in the very heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town is now for sale. Presented to the market by Savills, 108A/1 West Bow occupies an exceptional position at the head of the Grassmarket, offering stunning views from the large west facing triple window in the sitting room. Set on the first floor of a…
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