The £80m V&A museum has come in for criticism over a lack of content, writes JULENA DRUMI It was hailed as a symbol of Dundee’s renaissance, an £80m blend of international architecture and design that would put the city on the cultural map. But four years after opening, the V&A Dundee is attracting a different […]
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Malaga offers a taste of history on the Med
City break: Malaga is not only easy to reach, it offers the visitor some unexpected delights, finds PAUL KIDDIE For millions of holidaymakers, Malaga has long been regarded as the gateway to the Costa del Sol. A short flight from the UK, sunseekers will hardly give Picasso’s birthplace a second thought as they head off […]
Benefiting naturally from green spaces
National Pride’s planned development in East Ayrshire, The Barony Wellness should be at the core of social housing and community developments, says IRENE BISSET It is now well understood that exposure to nature improves mental health, and time outdoors can lower blood pressure and stress levels as well as improving mood and alleviating depression. Yet […]
First look inside Gleneagles’ new Townhouse
Gleneagles’ has revealed images of how its new Townhouse in Edinburgh will look when it opens later this year. Its new city-based boutique hotel is the first such venture for the five-star resort and will be housed in a former branch of Bank of Scotland, built for the British Linen Bank in 1846. The building […]
Wellbeing pursuits offer healthy prospects for rural retreats
As Brits look to spend their holidays at home, rural businesses are being encouraged to tap in to the growth in wellbeing tourism, writes JULENA DRUMI Scotland’s rural businesses are poised to cash in on a digital detox this summer as staycationers look to make the most of a growing trend in health and wellness […]