The Council is working on getting the balance right, says city council Leader Adam McVey:
Together the festivals create a season and a place like no other, with the cultural benefits giving us access to performers and shows that we’d otherwise have to travel the world to find. Continue reading Managing a Festival City
The new flagship UK Government Hub in Edinburgh will be called ‘Queen Elizabeth House’, Scottish Secretary David Mundell announced today.
The new Hub, located near Waverley Station, is a seven story, 190,000 square feet, ultra-modern office space. It will bring together nearly 3,000 UK Government civil servants from a range of UK Government departments. Continue reading Edinburgh’s new UK Government Hub to be named Queen Elizabeth House
Looking for something a bit different this summer? The RSE (Royal Society of Edinburgh) is launching Curious, a month-long programme of talks, workshops, exhibitions and performances in the beautiful surroundings of its magnificent Victorian era building to explore some of the most pressing and interesting issues and ideas of the day. Continue reading Calling the Curious: The RSE launches new Summer Events programme
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society led celebrations taking place across the world yesterday to mark World Fringe Day. Continue reading Edinburgh leads World Fringe Day celebrations
The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is to open a hotel in Scotland for the first time, with the aim of making it the number one hotel in Edinburgh. The luxury hotel collection has announced plans to ‘respectfully renovate’ 100 Princes Street, transforming it into a highly exclusive retreat on Edinburgh’s most famous street.
With uninterrupted views of Edinburgh Castle, the property will replicate the boutique atmosphere of Forbes Five Star-rated sister property Hotel 41, which has retained the position of TripAdvisor’s number one hotel in London for over ten years as well as the TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Best Hotel in the UK for the last three.
The award-winning hotel company behind the loving restoration of Ireland’s Ashford Castle, once home to the Guinness family, will bring the same meticulous care and attention to the listed building’s interior, embracing its history and heritage and using the finest local artisans and suppliers. 100 Princes Street will reopen in 2020 as Red Carnation Hotels’ 19th property worldwide.
Jonathan Raggett, Managing Director of Red Carnation Hotels, said: “It has been a dream of ours to open a hotel in Edinburgh for some time, and with the best address in the city, it was well worth the wait.
“Guests at 100 Princes Street will enjoy everything that makes Red Carnation so special, from our individually designed interiors to the signature dishes of our President and Founder Beatrice Tollman, delivered with passionate service, generous hospitality and a genuine commitment to the environment and communities in which we operate.”
Rain forces switch to ‘Plan Bee’!
It’s been a year since the magnificent Ross Fountain was restored and it is becoming a favourite meeting place for the public and the perfect photo opportunity, under the backdrop of Castle Rock. Continue reading It’s wet, wet, wet … but Happy Bee-Day for the Ross Fountain!
Today at West Princes Street Gardens from 11am
Leading optician agrees sponsorship deal to raise awareness of eye health amongst cricketers
Black & Lizars has shown its support for Scotland’s leading international cricketers by announcing a partnership with the Scottish Cricketers Association (SCA). Continue reading Scottish cricket stars are 20/20 specialists thanks to Black & Lizars
#OpenStreets is back again this Sunday.
A number of streets in the Old Town will be closed to traffic, creating a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. Lots of activities will take place throughout the day – find out more at http://bit.ly/2LrFwzs
Edinburgh folk have been given an extra week to have their say on major changes proposed for the city centre.
The Edinburgh City Centre Transformation consultation, which began on 20 May, will now finish at midnight on Sunday, 7 July, instead of Friday, 28 June. Continue reading More time to have your say on City Centre plans
