Inverness Castle transformation takes a big step forward

By Kenny Smith | April 30, 2021

Inverness Castle is set to become a tourism gateway for the Highlands. The Highland Council has this week granted approval for a planning application that will see the transformation of the building. This application covered the works necessary to restore the Category A Listed building and convert it for use as a new visitor attraction.…

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Two Scottish sites among ‘museums of the year’

By Peter Ranscombe | October 14, 2020

A PAIR of Scottish attractions has been named among the “museums of the year” by Art Fund. Aberdeen Art Gallery and Gairloch Museum were two of the five sites that shared this year’s prize. Each museum will receive £200,000. Councillor Marie Boulton, Aberdeen City Council’s culture spokeswoman, said: “Covid-19 abruptly halted the fantastic momentum that…

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Love Dougalston opposes Milngavie golf course plans

By Reporter | August 10, 2020

A COMMUNITY group has been formed to oppose British Land’s redevelopment proposals for the Dougalston golf course at Milngavie. Love Dougalston has rallied against the idea of turning the local 18-hole golf course into nine holes in order to introduce housing, and recreation and commercial facilities. But the group said it has been outmatched by…

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Experienced hand to guide heritage trust forward

By Kenny Smith | December 19, 2018

A woman who has cared for some of the most important industrial heritage in the world has been appointed as chief executive of a Moray-based heritage trust. As chief executive of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, a World Heritage Site in Shropshire, England, Anna Brennand brings a wealth of experience having led a series of…

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There’s a new man at the top in the Nevis Range

By Kenny Smith | June 28, 2018

There’s a new man at the helm of the Nevis Range Mountain Experience in Lochaber. They have announced the appointment of Rod Pashley as interim chief executive officer. Nevis Range in Fort William is home to the UK’s only mountain gondola, and has mountain experience for all seasons. This includes activities such as winter snowsports,…

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Former Scottish brewery site set to find a new use

By Kenny Smith | June 22, 2018

The site of a former Scottish brewery is finally set to find a new use. Redevelopment of the former McEwan’s Fountain Brewery site has moved a step closer after Edinburgh City Council planners approved the first phase. The proposal, from Vastint Hospitality, will regenerate the well-known site that has had a mixed history and has…

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£26.5million plan to put Stranraer back on the map

By Kenny Smith | June 19, 2018

A plan to regenerate a Scottish town and make it a tourist destination has passed it first hurdle. Members of Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Stranraer Waterfront Development team met with the Wigtown Area Committee to discuss the development, work carried out and options for the future. The master plan for the area clearly set out…

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New home for Scottish Lacrosse confirmed for Edinburgh

By Reporter | November 17, 2017

Raeburn Place in Edinburgh is to become Scotland’s home of lacrosse after the ground’s development. The Raeburn Place Foundation has announced that Lacrosse Scotland, the governing body for the sport in Scotland, will make Raeburn Place its permanent base. Lacrosse Scotland’s vision of delivering a world class programme of lacrosse in Scotland, providing opportunities for…

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Ambitious £10million development at Glenrothes town centre

By Reporter | October 23, 2017

A major £10million town centre retail development plan has begun in Glenrothes. The massive investment will begin a legal agreement between the developers and Fife Council was reached earlier this year. The redevelopment, that will transform and regenerate the North Street site, is set to create over 150 new local jobs. Atmore Properties Limited and…

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