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Architect calls on government to pay for a new Union Corner building
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (844+ words) One of Scotland's leading architects has called for the Scottish Government to fund a "quality new building" on the Union Corner site estimating it would cost around "25 million. Professor Alan Dunlop, who designed the striking Radisson Blu Hotel in Argyle…...
A peek inside a fascinating Scottish walled garden
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (449+ words) Fortunately they chose a more peaceful path and concentrated their energies instead on reviving the garden, turning back the clock to restore it to its Victorian splendour while also initiating changes that would see it become one of the most…...
'Call me crazy but here's a wild idea - why don't we build more houses?"
1+ week, 1+ day ago (779+ words) Who could disagree with the Crisis Scotland charity that the deaths of 40 homeless people in a relatively prosperous city like Edinburgh in 2024 was "completely unacceptable? There is no question that homelessness is "traumatic, as Crisis Scotland's policy chief Maeve McGoldrick…...
Mackintosh expert says rebuild of Art School 'integral to nation's self belief"
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (290+ words) The head of a society that works to promote the legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh has told of his retiral wish that Glasgow School of Art's 'Mack' building will rise from the ashes. Stuart Robertson will step down next month…...
Glasgow School of Art 'may never be fully restored"
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (606+ words) THE fire-ravaged Glasgow School of Art may never be fully restored to its pre-fire condition if rebuilt, a report for the institution has revealed. Planning consultant, Porter Planning compiled what is described as "evidence based objections" on behalf of the…...
'Outstanding' 14th century Scottish castle up for sale for £1.3m
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (216+ words) A 14th century castle with views over the Lothians and the Firth of Forth is now for sale at "1.3 million. Fa'side Castle, between Tranent and Wallyford, was previously on the market for "1.5 million. However, the asking price at the building, which…...
Biba, brutalist buildings and Barbie. The Scottish exhibitions to see in 2026
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (361+ words) Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh, February 6-June 27 It should make a fine double bill with the newly opened Drawing on Style: Original Fashion Illustration which is on at the same venue from now until April 11. DCA Dundee, February 7-April 26 Modern Two, National…...
Demolition of Argyle House 'makes no economic sense' says architect
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (800+ words) From the Scottish Parliament to the W hotel at the St James Quarter - locally nicknamed the "Golden Turd" for its shiny, twisting spire - Edinburgh has no shortage of architecture that splits opinion. Public discussion of the capital"s most controversial…...
Lease set to be agreed for Mackintosh-designed Lighthouse building
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (490+ words) A lease is set to be agreed for Glasgow's Charles Rennie Mackintosh-designed Lighthouse which will see the building used by start-up firms working on climate technology. Glasgow City Council would receive rental income of "8% of the revenue generated" as a…...
16-floor Glasgow student accomodation tower 'topped out"
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (465+ words) A "38 million student accommodation scheme has been "topped out" in Glasgow city centre, marking another step in the purpose built student housing boom." The 16-storey tall St Vincent Studios, which will house 321 "state of the art" apartments when completed, is…...