Grand by design It was built in the years straddling the early part of world war two, a neo-classical masterpiece inspired by the bank buildings of 1930s America. After a decade of neglect, during which it was briefly owned by former Hearts FC owner Vladimir Romanov, the former headquarters of the National Bank of Scotland […]
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Retro, funny, and a curious entry to the canon
Film review: Solo: A Star Wars Story (4/5) Since Disney took over the reins of the Star Wars franchise from George Lucas, its goal has been to expand the universe. First it started its own trilogy, with The Force Awakens (2015), and then showed us the people behind the destruction of the Death Star with […]
Interview: Patrick Graham, BGF
Going for growth One of the biggest supporters of growth businesses in the country has just reached a couple of important milestones and is keen to spread the news. In April, BGF became the first investment company to receive a Queen’s Award for Enterprise, and it has just seen the first merger of two businesses that […]
Nira rises from the ashes of devastating fire
It was the former home of John Wilson, writer and friend of William Wordsworth, who adopted the pen-name Christopher North, commemorated by a plaque on the wall. For some years the building designed by the renowned architect William Playfair in 1823 has been an upmarket boutique hotel, the Nira Caledonia, appealing to a clientele attracted […]
Michelle follows Barack’s Edinburgh charity address
Former First Lady Michelle Obama will be a guest at an exclusive charity dinner in Edinburgh in July, a year after her husband spoke at the same venue. The invitation-only event will take place at the EICC, hosted by the Hunter Foundation. All profits raised from the event will be invested in charities across Scotland. […]