Tag: Old Town
Holyrood Hotel relaunches as Edinburgh Marriott
Located in the heart of Edinburgh's old town, the 160 bedroom hotel has undergone a major £10million refurbishment
The former established Holyrood Hotel has relaunched as Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood, marking the completion of...
Capital Coffee – Room and Rumours
An excellent recent addition to the Edinburgh speciality coffee scene is Room and Rumours on East Market Street.
It’s part of a new section of the city that is emerging as the nearby Caltongate...
Do you live in an old house in the Old Town? This free event...
‘Love your older home’ in Edinburgh this October
The Edinburgh Old Town Energy Project is hosting a free information event for householders in Edinburgh Old Town to find out about insulating, reducing energy waste, cutting...
Old Town restaurant changes hands
Mexican themed restaurant, Pancho Villa’s, in Edinburgh’s bustling Old Town, has been sold through specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co to an experienced local operator.
The previous owners had run the authentic Mexican restaurant...
UK Government moving to new office in Old Town
Property developers Artisan Real Estate formally handed over the keys of the building to Scottish Secretary David Mundell today.
The new Hub, located near Waverley Station in the heart of Edinburgh, is a seven storey,...
Old Town BID appoint new manager
A group of Old Town business leaders have appointed Jocelyne Fleming to drive forward the case for a Business Improvement District (BID).
The idea is to set up an organisation similar to Essential Edinburgh...
Tron now back in business after facelift
The Tron, which is popular with tourists, students and locals, has reopened after an extensive facelift.
It is located near the iconic Tron Kirk on Hunter Square and now offers a new food menu in...
Walid Salhab releases new film
The Queen Margaret University lecturer has released a new film today and this time it is all about the Old Town of Edinburgh.
There is his trademark time lapse footage, some drone footage and lovely...
Cycling – Pearl Izumi Tour Series 2016, Round 3
Professional cycle racing comes to The Old Town
The third round of Britain’s premier cycle race series, The Pearl Izumi Tour, will be hitting the streets of Edinburgh’s old town on Thursday night as at...
OX184 – Cowgate’s new craft beer bar and grill
Already a big fan of Holyrood 9A and The Southern to name a few of their independent Scottish bars, I was excited to hear Fuller Thomson had opened a new venue in the Cowgate....
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On on New Year’s Day
Edinburgh's Hogmany: Scot: Lands. Artists and musicians will welcome in the New Year at surprising and atmospheric venues in the Old Town and beyond. Begin your journey at the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 29TH DECEMBER 2014
The Case of the Curious Clock. The clock did not strike. Midnight was not marked. The New Year did not arrive. Join textile artist Sarah Reay and storyteller Allison Galbraith in...
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2014 – Mercat Tours
Think only modern architects make mistakes? Fondly imagine that if your house had been built in the 18th century you wouldn't have that mouldy bathroom? Well think again! On Friday, as part of the Scottish International...
What’s on in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 9 JUNE 2014
Love in a Library: pop-up opera in association with Edinburgh International Festival, featuring songs from Schumann, Schubert, Wagner, Quilter & Gershwin. 2.30-3.30pm, Stockbridge Library, Hamilton Place. Free, no booking required. (THIS...
New York Jazz Singer comes to Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s premium wine bar Divino Enoteca will play host to one of New York’s finest jazz performers this month, providing the perfect accompaniment to their fine wine offering.
American Jazz singer Amie Amis will star...
Sugarhouse Close development to go ahead
Oberlanders Architects LLP have secured planning consent under delegated powers for a mixed use £15m development including 300 bed student accommodation for Watkin Jones and Sons Ltd, on a sensitive site ...
Edinburgh – 10K Rat Race
On Sunday 17 October 2010 up to 2750 runners will hit the streets of Edinburgh for a high octane 10km assault course through the city when the hugely popular Men's Health Survival of the...