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 […]
Why it feels like we’re voting in a Scottish and a General Election
As I See It: Terry Murden As if a month of wall-to-wall election coverage has not stretched the average voter’s tolerance enough, in Scotland if feels as if two election campaigns are being fought at the same time, and it’s a process that is both confusing and potentially damaging. Promises being made over tax, the […]
Can apprenticeships fill the UK’s STEM skills gap?
Some industry experts claim the shortage of workers in the STEM sector is causing a national crisis. It’s said to be costing the UK economy £1.5 billion a year, according to a report published in the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Is improving and developing STEM apprenticeships the solution? Apprenticeships have become a great option to […]
Nuclear power: why the world is still divided
Nuclear power has not had the easiest time of late. There have been a number of negative press stories surrounding nuclear power in recent years and coupled with the surge in growth for renewable energies such as wind and solar power, the sector has certainly struggled. But is the negativity around the nuclear energy sector […]