Posts Tagged ‘Royal Bank of Scotland’
Banca di Roma: a trendy spot for a special occasion
Ellie Forbes tries out the latest edition to Glasgow’s Royal Exchange Square, Banca di Roma. Royal Exchange Square is home to some of Glasgow’s most iconic and popular attractions. There’s the Gallery of Modern Art – currently hosting the much talked about Banksy exhibition – and the Duke of Wellington, with his trusty traffic cone. It’s…
Read MoreRBS hands over land for Dunard Centre
EDINBURGH’S first purpose-built concert hall for more than 100 years came a step closer today after Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) handed over land to build the Dunard Centre. The venue, which received planning permission in November 2021, will sit behind Dundas House in the New Town. Impact Scotland, the charity that’s building the concert…
Read MoreWatch out for the ‘Money Mule Man’ in Edinburgh
IF THE “Money Mule Man” approaches you in Edinburgh tomorrow then just say “No” – and you could win £100. Comedian Paul Black has teamed up with Royal Bank of Scotland-owner NatWest to warn people about the dangers of becoming a “money mule”, when a criminal asks you to channel money for them through your…
Read MoreRoyal Banks’ ‘Red Guinea’ notes hits auction
THE Royal Bank of Scotland’s “red guinea” banknote from 1777 is going under the hammer next week. The red guinea is thought to be first tri-coloured note to be issued in Scotland and possibly in Europe. The banknote promises to pay “Archibald Hope” one guinea. Hope is believed to have been Sir Archibald Hope, who…
Read MoreSRUC milkshakes bring all the farmers to the show
STUDENTS from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) handed out nearly 3,500 free milkshakes and conducted more than 1,200 steak taste tests during last week’s Royal Highland Show. Thousands of guests visited the SRUC’s pavilion during the show’s four days. Eileen Wall, professor of integrative livestock genetics and head of research at SRUC, supervised 1,209 steak taste…
Read MoreNew performance venue on the way with the Dunard Centre
The Dunard Centre is set to be Edinburgh’s first purpose-built music and performance venue in over 100 years. The City of Edinburgh Council have approved the plans, to create one of the boldest ventures in the city’s contemporary story, with the visionary support of Dunard Fund, the hall is ingeniously inserted just behind Dundas House…
Read MoreBroken rules, lost money and customers violated
The fall of Royal Bank of Scotland in 2008 was arguably one of the most disastrous events within the world of finance in more than 50 years. Ian Fraser recalls where it all went wrong for one of the biggest money making businesses that came just hours away from complete collapse. Fraser asks how and…
Read MoreNew cocktail menu at Edinburgh’s The Register Club
Adding a touch of glamour to the weekend ahead, Scottish Field’s Rosie Morton tries out The Register Club’s new cocktail menu… The 1920s and 30s. A time where revelry reigned, and rules were positively hurled from the window. Goodbye wartime austerity, hello lavish décor, raucous jazz, and an excessive supply of cocktails. Launching their new…
Read MoreEdinburgh named global hotspot for wellbeing
Scotland’s capital has been named as one of the world’s top 20 major cities for wellbeing – ahead of London – according to a new study. As part of its Wealth Report 2020, independent property consultancy Knight Frank has developed a new City Wellbeing Index which considers a range of factors – including lifestyle, healthcare,…
Read MoreYoung people want life experiences over property
A new online study from Royal Bank of Scotland has revealed that almost three-quarters (72%) of people value life experiences such as travelling, over purchasing material possessions like a new property or car. The research also reveals that almost two-thirds (64%) of those surveyed believe there is a direct link between money and happiness, with…
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