Former tennis ace Sir Andy Murray and his wife Kim will feature in a Channel Four documentary, writes JULENA DRUMI Television viewers will be given a behind-the-scenes story of Andy and Kim Murray’s transformation of their Stirlingshire hotel in a new three-part series that will also reveal something about the pair’s life and first project […]
Interview: Lia McBride, bag designer and tech manager
The first Scottish employee of Twitter explains to TERRY MURDEN how her tech experiences helped develop a line of luxury bags As a senior manager working in global technology companies, Lia McBride’s working life involved commuting, international travel, meetings and long days carrying a laptop, chargers and other devices. She was also living with chronic […]
Secondhand style now a fashion statement
Co-founders: Wayne Hemingway and Maria Chenoweth Recycled clothing is no longer just about thrift, writes JULENA DRUMI Secondhand is no longer regarded as second best, as the charity sector has long discovered. It has also become highly fashionable with recycled clothing now being sought out, even among those who can afford to buy new. Charity […]
The Kithmore ready to accept first guests
The Kithmore is close to St Andrews’ iconic golf courses A row of elegant Georgian townhouses now house a luxury boutique hotel, writes JULENA DRUMI Bookings are now open for The Kithmore, St Andrews’ new luxury boutique hotel opening its doors this June following a £7.5 million transformation of the former Ardgowan Hotel. Set across three elegant Georgian townhouses, designed by renowned […]
Cancer survivors join catwalk event
Jaqui Gale: ‘life is precious’ Twenty individuals who have coped with life-changing illness will join a fund-raising fashion show, writes JULENA DRUMI A finance manager, an operatic soprano and a tour guide are among those taking part in an Edinburgh fashion show tinged with life-changing experiences. Twenty models parading on the catwalk will showcase a […]





