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 […]
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Malmaison comes home to revitalise historic city corner
Edinburgh’s latest hotel has opened for business, and brings one of the biggest boutique brands in the UK back home to where it all began. Development company S Harrison has transformed 18th century Buchan House in St Andrew Square into the latest outlet for Malmaison. The chain was launched in Leith in 1994 by Ken […]
Campaigner using sport to score a few home truths
Mel Young has been a tireless campaigner for social justice and giving people their lives back. He’s called a social entrepreneur, though he’s probably happy just seeing a smile back on the faces of those he has helped regain their self-esteem and sense of worth. He is co-founder and president of the Big Issue and […]
Michelin chef brings a taste of Veneto to Scotland
A Michelin-starred chef will join a celebration of Italy’s Veneto region as part of Scotland’s contribution to the World Week of Italian Cuisine. Leandro Luppi will take time off from the Vecchia Malcesine restaurant on the banks of Lake Garda to take part in this fourth annual initiative started by the Italian government to promote […]
Film reviews: Doctor Sleep, Joker, Maleficent
Doctor Sleep (5/5) Stephen King’s work has been popular for filmmakers to adapt since Carrie first telepathically stole her way into horror fans’ hearts in 1976. His most famous work, of course, is The Shining, which made it to the big screen courtesy of Stanley Kubrick in 1980. A now legendary film, it has often been […]