The Private Finance Initiative was meant to be the solution to 21st century public buildings. Edinburgh’s school problems are far from unique, however.
From the unique dwellings of Omigachi in Japan to the ruined temples of Angkor, Cambodia, UNESCO status brings great value. Here’s why Edinburgh needs to take its status more seriously.
‘I will proceed directly to the intravenous injection of hard drugs, please.’
Benedikte Vanderweeën
Danny Boyle’s pop heroin fable defined an era and made the careers of everyone involved. Here are a few reasons to be wary of the sequel - and a possible happy ending.
‘Are you listening, John Whittingdale?“
Danny Lawson/PA
Edinburgh, recently voted fourth-most-beautiful city in the world, is one of many having problems with the coveted UNESCO status. It’s time for change.
Giving homeless people a legal right to accommodation makes a big impact.
Strevo
Housing tends to be seen as a human right, but here’s something to make you pause this winter: very few countries give homeless people any entitlement to emergency shelter. Scotland goes further and gives…
Edinburgh to see a huge pro-union orange march on Saturday.
David Farrer
An Orange Order march in Edinburgh on Saturday in support of the Union has been widely viewed as likely to be counter-productive and to provide a further boost to a currently buoyant Yes campaign. Commentators…
Light rail enthusiasts aboard Edinburgh’s new tram.
Edinburgh Tram
Finally the Edinburgh tram has opened – more than three years late and significantly over budget. Disputes with contractors caused long construction delays. The disruptive construction work was unpopular…
There is nothing intrinsic to pandas that makes them bad at breeding. It is true that they only have one menstrual cycle each year, but this is true of many creatures. Animals that have multiple cycles…
A major factor shaping urban life is the quality of the workforce, particularly the presence of highly skilled and educated workers. Urban policymakers often argue that graduates are a driver of economic…