DIANE MACLEAN TOOK A SPINE-TINGLING TRIP DOWN INTO EDINBURGH’S UNDERBELLY AND ITS ‘MOST HAUNTED PLACE’: MARY KING’S CLOSE
Midway down Edinburgh’s Royal Mile stands the proud building housing the City Chambers. Built in the 1750s, it was a testament to the city’s burgeoning wealth, yet this building, magnificent in itself, sits on top of buildings even more intriguing. Edinburgh’s deepest, darkest secret, rumoured to be...
By Diane Maclean
from Issue 9 published on 20/7/2003
NEIL GUNN STEPS ONBOARD THE ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA, NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT THE EDINBURGH PORT OF LEITH
On a summer evening in 1997, as the torrential rain swept over the darkened harbour, the fireworks exploded and cascaded above the assembled dignitaries. Prince Charles in the final moments of British rule reminded the people of Hong Kong, “We shall not forget you … “
With the ceremony complete, Ch...
By Neil Gunn
from Issue 9 published on 20/7/2003
ST ANDREWS BAY GOLF RESORT AND SPA IS CHALLENGING CONVENTION IN THE
HEARTLAND OF GOLF. DOMINIC ROSKROW VISITED IT
The grain and the grape. Glasgow Rangers and Glasgow Celtic. Sugar and salt. There are some combinations that are simply not designed to go together.
And pretty high up on that list would be golf and families. There are plenty of male golfers who still think it’s bad enough that women are allowed t...
By Dominic Roskrow
from Issue 9 published on 20/7/2003
BRIGID JAMES REVELS IN THE LUXURY OF THE FIVE-STAR OLD
COURSE HOTEL IN THE HOME OF GOLF, ST ANDREWS
The Old Course Hotel, built in 1968, enjoys a prime location just a few minutes’ walk from the small historic, academic and golfing city of St Andrews, with superb views across the famous Old Course golf course to the sandy bay and sea. The overall impression is one of sweeping vistas, fresh sea air...
By Brigid James
from Issue 8 published on 17/5/2003