Andy Arthur looks at the history of this remarkable building and its builder, James Gowans.
A curator-led tour of the museum, focusing on the hidden women behind the collection
A disappointing design
A disappointing design
Some recent proposals for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) buildings in Edinburgh have been praised for their architectural quality, creating a visually appealing and contextually sensitive structures.
However, the current PBSA development proposed for Northfield Drive in Edinburgh has a disappointing design which adds little to the visual amenity and diversity of its neighbourhood.
With so many PBSA applications coming forward across Edinburgh at this time, it is crucial that each new development adds something of value to the Edinburgh cityscape.
More technical reassurance is required
More technical reassurance is required
This proposal may be acceptable. However, very little information is provided in the application. We would have expected to see more detailed technical reassurance that the works proposed will secure the facade of this prominent Category A listed building on the High Street of Edinburgh. In the absence of this information we have objected to this application.
Councillors are days away from grasping a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to introduce a levy that will enhance and improve the city of Edinburgh.
Councillors are days away from grasping a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to introduce a levy that will enhance and improve the city of Edinburgh.
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A one-day event to discuss the medieval, post medieval and modern chapters of the South East Scotland Archaeological Research Framewor
How do you help a wide public audience imagine and appreciate architecture when the buildings no longer exist?
