A £1.7m penthouse – the jewel in the crown of The Crescent by CALA Homes (East), a luxury development within Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage Site – is now available to rent.
It is anticipated the three-bedroom apartment, which overlooks Donaldson’s School, will be available for upwards of £5k per month. Continue reading Edinburgh’s most expensive apartment now available for rent
Police are appealing for witnesses following a road collision involving a cyclist over the weekend. The incident happened around 1am on Sunday 18th August on Princes Street, at its junction with Lothian Road. Continue reading Appeal after cyclist injured at West End
As ever, there are some big names at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival – but the biggest star of them all kicked off the annual event in Charlotte Square Gardens yesterday. The Gruffalo came to town to get the party started – which is quite appropriate as the children’s favourite is celebrating his twentieth birthday!
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson was joined by illustrator Catherine Rayner for her Performing Picture Books event at the Edinburgh Book Festival. Continue reading Happy Birthday, Gruffalo!
Edinburgh International Book Festival’s Citizen programme is a long-term creative project working in partnership with organisations across Edinburgh, listening to people’s views about the communities in which they live. Continue reading Citizen Drop-In: What Does ‘Citizen’ Mean to You?
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has brokered the sale of Stafford Street Dental Care, a prestigious four surgery dental practice situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s West End, to Portman Dental Care. Continue reading Portman Dental Care acquires West End practice
A PROPERTY developer is harnessing the popularity of one of Scotland’s most iconic characters to help raise awareness of an important children’s charity. Continue reading Where Art I Wullie? CALA Launches Trail In The West End
Community groups, voluntary sector organisations and local councillors will come together across the city this month for the inaugural meetings of the new Neighbourhood Networks. Continue reading Neighbourhood Networks: exciting new chapter for community planning?
A 28 year old man has been charged in connection with the murder of former boxer Bradley Welsh and will appear in court today. Continue reading Bradley Welsh murder: man in court today
THE LUXURIOUS and state-of-the-art kitchens at CALA’s most exclusive new development have been put to the test by one of Britain’s best loved bakers.
Great British Bake Off finalist, Ruby Bhogal, demonstrated how to achieve her signature lemon and ginger meringue pie at a select event in the suitably grand apartments of The Crescent at Donaldson’s.
Baking for new residents, business leaders, architects, CALA staff, media and influencers, Ruby brought the diverse community together for an evening which celebrated Edinburgh’s showstopping new development.
Ruby has worked as Senior Project Manager in construction in the past and now as an in-demand chef and celebrity, with her arrival in the capital being well received by the gathering of VIP guests.
Ruby said: “I was delighted when I was asked to come to Edinburgh – it’s my very first time here and it has blown me away. It was lovely to bake in the stunning surroundings of The Crescent. You can tell there’s a real sense of community here already.”
After demonstrating her lemon and ginger meringue pie recipe, there was enough time for a Q&A session with Ruby, where guests chatted with her about her newly found fame, her favourite recipes and behind the scenes gossip from her time in the Bake Off tent.
Philip Hogg, Sales and Marketing Director with CALA Homes (East), said: “We are always keen to bring people together in our developments to create that sense of community. Having a guest like Ruby here to join us is the icing on the cake, so to speak.
“Since we welcomed our first residents in February, we have heard a lot of great feedback on our kitchens, so we wanted to showcase and celebrate that as best we could.
“We believe that The Crescent truly is unlike any other development in Scotland, showcasing a highly modern interpretation of the finest classical architecture, and in a way that is shaped around offering quality living both inside and out.”
Designed by acclaimed architect Richard Murphy OBE, The Crescent comprises some of Edinburgh’s most sought-after new residences.
Just a mile west of Princes Street, the collection of properties in this 18-acre estate offer buyers an idyllic rural escape whilst still being in the heart of the capital.
The range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, duplexes and penthouses at The Crescent are proving popular with buyers, with a third of the first block already sold.
Two show apartments are available to view daily.
Visit https://www.cala.co.uk/the-crescent or call 0131 516 3018 to arrange a viewing.
Thanks to Jubilo for supporting PYCP and inviting us along to help raise money and providing refreshments to the Choral Classics These Things Shall Be at St Cuthbert’s Church on Lothian Road this Saturday 4th May (writes Pilton Youth & Children’s Project’s Debbie McMillan).
Jubilo Choir have supported us throughout the year with their events and have raised over £2000 for our children and young people at Pilton Youth & Children’s Project.
Thank you to Muriel for meeting us at St Cuthberts and helping us plan our trip to the church; also a big thank you to all the team at St Cuthberts for making room for all our refreshments on the night.
We hope you have a fantastic evening and I wish I could have been there on the night.
Debbie
