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 […]
Leisure
Side street walk with a note to city’s literary gentlemen
Rio Recommends: Sciennes and The Grange A regular walking guide to dog friendly cafes and pubs Edinburgh has such a rich cultural past that it isn’t difficult to come across a reminder of a famous event or individuals. Our walk from the south east corner of the Meadows around this tip of The Grange took […]
Carse of Gowrie resort adds cabin-style rustic charm
Silverwood Estate at Errol capitalises on food & drink vibrancy with rustic bistro barn added to its growing portfolio New leisure and wedding resort, Silverwood at Errol, has opened a custom built rustic Bistro Barn. The addition to the luxury estate is to capitalise on burgeoning foodie and wedding markets throughout the Carse of Gowrie […]
A walk in the park, a man in a van and a tasty bean counter
Rio Recommends: Trinity, Edinburgh A regular walking guide to dog friendly cafes and pubs Edinburgh is blessed with some great neighbourhood walks and the Trinity area has just got a new(ish) cafe that also welcomes dogs. Eion in East Trinity Road was a cafe before being taken over by the said Eion who also has […]
Ronson lined up as Hogmanay headliner
….as promoters decide not to make a year change Mark Ronson has been announced as the headline act for Edinburgh’s annual Hogmanay party. He will be the first DJ to lead the New Year celebrations. Support acts will be announced in autumn. Ronson, who has just released his fifth studio album Late Night Feelings, featuring […]