The Scottish Government’s two main buildings in Edinburgh are both more than half empty most of the time, according to newly-released figures. The government’s headquarters at St Andrew’s House in Regent Road, where top ministers are based, and Victoria Quay in Leith, built to house hundreds of civil servants, have typical occupancy rates of around one-third. Figures released under Freedom of Information show the capacity at Victoria Quay was never more than 30.5 per cent used across...
Humza Yousaf, who described politics as “a brutal business”, decided to resign ahead of two votes of no confidence in him.
New analysis suggests Aberdeen is the least expensive city in Britain to get on the property ladder – but it’s a different story entirely for those looking to buy their first home in Edinburgh. Rightmove found that the average asking price for a first-time buyer-type property with two bedrooms or fewer in Aberdeen is £102,601. Assuming a 20% deposit, a typical first-time buyer in Aberdeen could pay around £406 per month in mortgage costs, Rightmove calculated. The research looked at more than 50...
THE Duchess of Edinburgh has become the first member of the royal family to visit Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion. Sophie met the president and first lady of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zele
Sophie, 59, met with President Zelensky and his wife - and passed on a personal message from King Charles - as she showed her solitary with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence and torture
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Perfect Clean, the Edinburgh-based commercial cleaning specialist covering Scotland and the north of England, is set for significant growth with the creation of two new dedicated teams to meet rising demand. A new division of the company is being established to concentrate on ventilation hygiene in the hospitality sector, with services certified to meet the TR19® Grease specification, a set of rigorous specifications issued by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) to focus on fire...
As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, Edinburgh comes alive with a vibrant energy that is simply irresistible. From festivals and outdoor markets to stunning gardens and historic landmarks, there is no shortage of ways to make the most of this beautiful city during the summer months. One of the best ways to experience Edinburgh in the summer is to take advantage of the many outdoor events and festivals that are held throughout the season. The Edinburgh International Festival, the...
It comes as he faces two votes of no confidence.
Dozens of first responders came together to build a local disabled veteran’s home in Pearl River, free of charge.
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf resigned Monday after the collapse of
An historic Edinburgh landmark and museum that shut during lockdown will re-open next month, the city council has confirmed. Calton Hill’s Nelson Monument is set to welcome visitors for the first time in over four years following repairs to the 210-year-old hilltop tower. Councillor Val Walker, Edinburgh council’s culture and communities convener, said: “We’re looking to reopen the Monument from May this year.” She added it would remain open over summer before closing for another few weeks...