For years it was a collection of derelict municipal buildings. Now the former playground of a Scottish king in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle has been transformed into an Aparthotel operated by Staycity. The property, with 128 studio, one-bed and two-bed apartments, has filled a gloomy gap mid-way along King’s Stables Road near the Grassmarket […]
Julena Drumi
Would you add your colleagues on social media?
Workers are cautious about following colleagues (pic: Terry Murden) Social media is perhaps not so social when it comes to linking up with work colleagues. Forty per cent of workers say they will never add their colleagues as friends on to their social media accounts. A survey of 1,000 Brits about their social media etiquette […]
Innovative Onboard Tracker boosts IT firm Solab’s rapid growth
IT support company Solab’s innovative logistics management software is helping keep the firm on track to achieve £3 million turnover this year. Solab has 28 years experience in supporting, training and developing businesses across Scotland and beyond, delivering expert IT services and solutions. The north east company’s Onboard Tracker software manages crewing logistics, certification and […]
Joker breaks records despite ‘disturbing’ violence
Joker, one of the most talked-about and controversial films of the year, has proved a hit with movie-goers, despite fears of violence at cinemas and some fans walking out saying it was too disturbing. The film brought in an estimated $93.5 million in North America this weekend. That sees it overtake the record for an […]
Brosnan and Ferrell next up for film shot in Edinburgh
Edinburgh on Film: Eurovision Will Ferrell, Rachel McAdams and Pierce Brosnan feature in the next movie to be shot in Edinburgh. Production on the Eurovision comedy begins in October at locations in the Old and New Towns and the Newhaven waterfront, though it is not known which actors will appear in the city. Anchorman star […]