Royal Mile Light Show Held Over Festive Period

Throughout the Festive Period, The Royal Mile in Edinburgh will be transformed into a spectacular light show that will utilise 60,000 lights.

The show which will run from the 30th November – 24th December is sponsored by Virgin Money and Scotland’s Winter Festivals. The event will show twice daily at 6.30pm and 8.30pm. For more information click on this link Royal Mile Light Show

Edinburgh Hogmanay Packages Now on Sale!

Our sister group Destination Edinburgh is now selling packages for this year’s Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party. There is a variety of hotels on offer as part of these packages so why not browse through our selection by clicking on the link below

Destination Edinburgh Hogmanay Packages

Are you a true Scotsman?

At buyakilt.com you’ll find a range of good quality traditional Scottish attire at affordable prices. So why not get into the Scottish Spirit and purchase one today and make your stay in Edinburgh that bit more authentic.

http://buyakilt.com/

 

Edinburgh Trams – Destination York Place

As Edinburgh Trams start with magnificent attendances on day 1 (31 May 2014) we look at it from differing views as we are residents of Edinburgh and have therefore endured all the difficulties of the development period, but as a business we are delighted that the trams finish in the City Centre at York Place where our luxury apartments are located making it a great service and experience for all our clients arriving at the Airport.

The article in the Evening News on 2 June 2014 seems to say whilst its been a difficult period for the City the trams really need to be embraced, which as a business we will do so wholeheartedly!

http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/40-000-ride-edinburgh-trams-in-first-weekend-1-3429969

St James Centre’s £850m Revamp

If you thought the trams were the only major changes happening in Edinburgh, you were wrong.  One of Edinburgh’s most popular shopping malls, St James Center, has just been nominated for a complete renovation, estimated to top a cool £850 million!

The St James Centre at the east end of Edinburgh city centre was completed in 1973, but was almost immediately condemned as an “eyesore” by critics and the public alike. The new St James Quarter site will be developed by TIAA Henderson Real Estate who own it, along with the council and The Scottish Government.stj

So what does this mean for the Centre, and more importantly, Edinburgh as a whole?

Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “Today’s announcement will transform this area of the capital, creating thousands of jobs and boosting the Scottish economy.  Surrounding areas such as Leith Street, Little King Street and Picardy Place are set for major facelifts including creation of a public transport interchange which would entice more tourists and shoppers to the City.   It is estimated Edinburgh will become of of the top 5 UK shopping destinations, rivaling Glasgow.

Boasting 42,500 square metres of shopping space over three  levels, the development will also include premium office space, an apart-hotel, a theatre and 138 flats with stunning views of the Cityscape. Many new and popular shops are set to join in, among the anticipated arrivals are: Abercrombie and Fitch, Banana Republic, Kenneth Cole, Nike, Muji, J Crew, Ted Baker, Tom Ford, Sephora, True Religion and 7 for All Mankind. The John Lewis building will remain untouched despite construction work which is due to start next year, running until 2021.

Extended car parking space is set to be added also.  With 1800 bays, the new multi-level facility would have space for three times as many cars as the current St James Centre car parks, in a move designed to conveniently accommodate the vast increase in shoppers expected to be drawn to the new shopping and leisure district.

Construction work is expected to start in 2015.

Upcoming Edinburgh Events

There is so much to see and do in Edinburgh just now, it’s jam packed with exciting events! Here are just a few lined up for April:

Until Sunday 20th = Mammoths of the Ice Age at the national Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street

Monday 21st – Saturday 26th = Fame the Musical playing at the Edinburgh Playhouse

Sunday 27th = Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s Chamber Series 13:14 – Baroque Fireworks at Dovecot Studios, Infirmary Street

Until April 27th = Field of light at St Andrews Square, beautiful light based work by British artist Bruce Munro

This is just the start of an action packed summer in Edinburgh.  Lighter nights, longer days, time to enjoy a trip to Edinburgh!

 

Trams tested in Edinburgh

Tram testing is now taking place in Edinburgh prior to the planned start date of May 2014. This is exciting news for our York Place apartments as they are just moments away from the first tram stop, making it far easier to get around the city and also from the airport.

Check out this image taken from York Place

Tram Photo

Details of the tram route can be found via this link: http://www.edinburghtrams.com/

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo packages on sale

Packages for the world famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are now on sale! Stay at one of our fantastic apartments all within walking distance of the castle esplanade where the performance takes place