Edinburgh hosted two Royal visits when the Duke of Cambridge and the Princess Royal fulfilled separate engagements. The Princess Royal, accompanied by her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, was given a private tour of the former Northern Lighthouse Board tender, Fingal. They were escorted by Rear Admiral Neil Rankin, chairman of The Royal Yacht […]
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Principal raises the roof to mark suite opening
A party was held at the Principal Edinburgh George Street to reveal the newly refurbished library & the Forth View rooftop suite and Taittinger Editor’s bar. The event, attended by a mix of hotel clients, business figures, journalists and bloggers, also saw the launch of its new seasonal summer and cocktail menus. Photography copyright of […]
Never mind the banknotes, here’s Virgin’s brand
CYBG’s takeover of Virgin Money is an all-shares deal, but if there had been talk of cash changing hands maybe the Clydesdale Bank’s owner would have insisted on printing more of its own. After all, Clydesdale banknotes may soon become collectors’ items when CYBG dumps the brand in favour of its new merger partner. Clydesdale […]
Macdonald pieces together an alternative life
Film: Puzzle There are many means to express individuality and discover what it is that makes us what we are. Whether its playing sport, painting or performance art, there are ways by which we find out if we stand out from the crowd. In the offbeat US indie film Puzzle, which has opened this year’s […]
Make sure employees play ball amid World Cup fever
As the World Cup kicks off, employers should be mindful of how to deal with workers who want to watch the action While it’s an exciting time for fans, the football World Cup tournament can seem like a long month for employers who may experience difficulties on a number of fronts. One such challenge can […]