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The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
£60m proposals for over 500 student flats backed by planners
Glasgow City Council is 'minded to grant' the new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development at the disused site at Carrick Street in the Broomielaw regeneration area. The development will retain the adjacent Glasgow Mission building, which "has been woven into the PBSA design concept to complete the city block". The plans are for around 21 storeys. (Image: LIV) The Carrick Street development will deliver 'high-quality accommodation designed to meet the needs of Glasgow's growing student population, while contributing to the wider regeneration of the Broomielaw and River Clyde Waterfront'. The proposal is located to promote bus, cycle and pedestrian use. Sustainability and low carbon credentials will also help Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Government meet its net zero and climate emergency ambitions, the developer said. Located just north of the River Clyde and within easy reach of key university campuses, the site sits in an area that has seen significant investment and transformation in recent years. The development is expected to enhance local vibrancy and further support Broomielaw's emergence as a dynamic, mixed-use neighbourhood, with improved east-west pedestrian links through the site, a south facing landscaped courtyard with seating and active ground floor commercial frontage. David Saunders, managing director, Valeo Management Europe, said: 'We're proud to have secured this key step forward in delivering our first LIV Student development in Scotland. 'This milestone follows a collaborative design and planning process with Glasgow City Council, and we're grateful for the constructive iterative engagement that has helped shape a scheme we believe will make a positive and lasting contribution to the city. 'Broomielaw and the wider River Clyde Waterfront are undergoing an exciting period of regeneration, and we're proud that our development will support that transformation - not only by helping to meet the growing demand for high-quality student accommodation, but also by contributing to placemaking and acting as a catalyst for further investment in the area.' Construction is anticipated to begin in March 2026, with the first students expected to move in by September 2028. Mackintosh building to be sold by council for use as museum One of the earliest buildings attributed to Charles Rennie Mackintosh is to be sold for use as a museum, The Herald can exclusively reveal. The Martyrs' School in Glasgow's Townhead is to be sold by Glasgow City Council to the Bishops' Conference of Scotland to be used as a public museum of Scottish Catholic archives, housing artworks and artefacts. The sale is due to be approved by the council's Contracts & Property committee next week. The Herald understands that the category A-listed building will be sensitively refurbished through a £1.75 million works programme, funded by the Bishops' Conference of Scotland, who will pay £250,000 in the sale. AROUND THE GREENS ⛳ Scotland's first indoor golf facility still going strong This article appears as part of Kristy Dorsey's Around the Greens series Indoor golf dates back to 1896, when famed Scottish professional Willie Dunn started an indoor golf school on 42nd Street in New York City as a wintertime instructional activity for women in athletic clubs.
The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Mackintosh building to be sold by council for use as museum
The sale is due to be approved by the council's Contracts & Property committee next week. The Herald understands that the category A-listed building will be sensitively refurbished through a £1.75 million works programme, funded by the Bishops' Conference of Scotland, who will pay £250,000 in the sale. In addition to becoming a public museum, The Martyrs' School will also feature office space - meaning the vacant heritage building will become fully occupied once more. READ MORE: Council will seek Martyrs' School condition assurances from buyer The three-storey former board school is located on Parson Street in Townhead, on the same street where Mackintosh was born in 1868. It was designed by Mackintosh for the School Board of Glasgow when he was an assistant at Honeyman and Keppie architectural firm. Completed in 1898, The Martyrs' School is one of a group of important buildings by Honeyman and Keppie dating from the mid 1890s - others are the Glasgow Herald buildings and Queen's Cross Church - in which Mackintosh's distinctive contribution to the work of the firm can first be clearly seen. The design includes some unorthodox features, particularly the roof timbers, which suggest that Mackintosh took a leading role in the project. The Martyrs' School was given statutory protection as a listed building in December 1970. The threat of demolition in 1973–4, for a road scheme, galvanised opposition, not least from the newly-founded Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society, a pressure group established to raise awareness of the Mackintosh legacy and campaign for its preservation. Interior of Martyrs' School in Glasgow's Townhead (Image: Colin Mearns) After closing as a school in 1973, it has since served as a museum, offices for staff displaced during the restoration of Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, and, latterly, the home of Glasgow City Council's Social Work Leaving Care Services. In June last year it was declared surplus by the council, who said it could find no use for the building. A marketing exercise for the disposal of the building was then carried out between October 2024 and March 2025. The Herald understands that three bids for The Martyrs' School met the necessary criteria, with the other two bids being for commercial letting of workshop space with some public exhibition space. The Bishops' Conference of Scotland also owns property on the opposite side of Parson Street – St Mungo's Church and retreat. Commenting on the news, director of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society (CRMS) told The Herald: "On paper this sale looks a good fit for Martyrs' School and being used as a Public Museum of Scottish Catholic archive, housing artworks and artefacts, there might be an opportunity for some public access to the building. "I am delighted to see that it will be sensitively refurbished through a £1.75million works programme, funded by the purchaser. It would be good to see more details of this and the planned timescale." In February, the council revealed that negotiations were set to begin over the use of another Mackintosh building - the Lighthouse - as a location to help climate tech firms grow after a committee gave the green light to the proposal. The council said it was to begin talks with Sustainable Ventures (Scotland) Limited on a long-term lease for the 88% (5,424 sq ft) of the floorspace in the building that the council owns. Sustainable Ventures (Scotland) Limited have 130 climate tech startups co-located at their HQ workspace in London, and support over 700 climate tech SMEs across the UK. The Lighthouse – which was home to The Herald for 112 years - is one of Mackintosh's most celebrated architectural gems, and was formerly Scotland's centre for architecture, design and the city. However, it closed temporarily at the start of the pandemic and never fully reopened. A council review of the use of the building failed to find a long-term, sustainable use of the building for council purposes. Speaking at the time, Councillor Ruairi Kelly, Convener for Built Heritage and Development at Glasgow City Council, said: "I'm delighted that negotiations on bringing the Lighthouse back to full life have been given the go-ahead. This is a Charles Rennie Mackintosh classic which has been seeking a new purpose over a number of years. Plans to use this architectural gem to provide space for hi-tech start-ups is exactly the type of project which can revitalise this great building."
Graziadaily
5 days ago
- Health
- Graziadaily
Millie Mackintosh Discusses The Inspiration Behind Her Latest Haircut
'The brief was Sienna Miller,' says Millie Mackintosh of her latest hair revamp, 'my daughter was about to start school, I had moved house, I felt like I was in the middle of a really transitional time in my life, it was the right moment.' Mackintosh, known for her long, dark honey hair, went for the chop last summer and followed it up with a bright blonde makeover courtesy of Harriet Muldoon at Larry King the following November, 'this is the blondest I have been since I was a teenager.' Mackintosh is big on haircare and it's healthy a preoccupation that led, recently, to a partnership with Pantene. 'I have used Pantene since I was a teenager,' remembers Mackintosh, 'nowadays I really appreciate all the research and expert-led science that goes into their product development.' She's a big fan of that iconic Pro-V Formula, 'it's all about repairing the hair - mine goes through a lot when it comes to heat styling and colouring and since becoming a mum, I have found that I have much less time to set about undoing all that damage, I need products that work quickly and efficiently and I know that I can rely on Pantene to deliver.' And Mackintonsh's haircare regimen goes way beyond shampoo and conditioner. 'I take collagen supplements to help support my haircare routine. I recently tried a new treatment, Salmon Stem Cells, which is injected into the scalp promoting, over time, new hair growth and improved scalp health.' Scalp health is important to Mackintosh too. 'Health in general really, and that includes skin health, scalp health, the lot,' she says, 'when I was younger I was more concerned with things looking good, now I need to know that they're healthy as well - I have always invested in my hair but as I got into my late 20's I started to understand that hair scalp health is just as important, so I incorporated more science backed products.' MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 13: Millie Mackintosh attends the photocall for Pantene "The Golden Era Night" at Palazzo Serbelloni on February 13, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) We're talking via a video link and Mackintosh is visibly glowing, fresh from a holiday in the Maldives. Absolute paradise as far as getaways are concerned, but when it comes to hair - especially dyed blonde hair - the combination sun, sea and saltwater can often prove a nightmare. How did she keep her lengths in check? 'I like to protect my hair in the sun as much as I do my skin,' she says, 'but sometimes when you're running around after little ones, in and out of the pool, your gets pushed further down the list, so a multi-tasking product is always good to pack. The Pantene Molecular Bond Repair Miracle Cream, £15, is a 5-in-1 leave-in, perfect after a day in the sun, I keep it in my beach bag, apply it on-the-go and let it work its magic.' With a book launch, long-haul holiday en famille and a house renovation in the works, how does Mackintosh avoid burnout? She has a few tricks up her sleeve. 'Firstly, don't give yourself a hard time about trying to get everything done,' she says, 'for every one thing you tick off your list, there will be three more that appear. For me, simplifying my routine and being strategic about where I put things made a huge difference. Simply by making my bedside table the beauty, vitamin, wellness station, means that I have everything to hand at night and first thing in the morning. I tend to be an early riser and love having 30 minutes to myself most mornings, whilst everyone is still sleeping. 5.30AM starts aren't for everyone but for me it's the only time when both my mind and the house are quiet. Whether it be meditating, listen to a podcast whilst unloading the dishwasher or simply just enjoying a coffee while the sun comes up, it all feeds the soul_._' 1. Pantene Molecular Bond Repair Miracle Cream Price: £15 What the brand says: 'Our Molecular Bond Repair hair-regenerating* cream helps regenerate hair bonds and seals the fibers of damaged hair. Hair is visibly nourished, strengthened, and softer. This fast absorbing formula is enriched with over 3,000 Pro-V Nutri Pearls – a unique Pantene technology releasing millions of nutrients into the cream.' What we know: Part of Pantene's Molecular Bond Repair Collection (designed for anyone with damaged hair, whether through styling or colouring) the formula is made to deliver nutrients deep into hair strands and can be used daily. What Millie Mackintosh says: 'The Pantene Molecular Bond Repair Miracle Cream, £15, is a 5-in-1 leave-in, perfect after a day in the sun, I keep it in my beach bag, apply it on-the-go and let it work its magic.' Pros Budget-friendly. A leave-in product. Can be used on dry or wet hair. Protects hair from heat. Cons If you do use daily you can make your way through this product quite quickly.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Festival adds £4m to town's economy
A festival of circus and street arts has added £4m to a town's economy, according to its organisers. Fifty-five companies took part in The Out There Festival, which was held in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, from Thursday to Saturday. Out There Arts said the event attracted 65,000 people this year, compared with 40,000 in 2024. Joe Mackintosh, the company's artistic director, said: "We had some good weather, but [also] a phenomenal programme." The festival saw 250 artists put on more than 150 hours of free entertainment across three days. Gorilla Circus performed AIthentic on Saturday, a play set on the jib of a mobile crane about a futuristic universe where users struggle to maintain control of their rights to use digital services, which was commissioned by Out There Arts and premiered at the festival. Mr Mackintosh added: "We have had a lot of people who have discovered the festival for the first time and they've thought it was great, and we've also had more people stay longer. "We've been booking hotels for artists and we've noticed how many of them have been full." Mr Mackintosh added: "This is the second year since we moved [the event] to May [from September] and there's more room to grow this time of year. "That allows us to grow across the week and build towards really big days on the Friday and Saturday. "There was also a real international gathering and there was a huge buzz. "We had 287 creative delegates, of which half were international, attending the Fresh Street conference [at the Hippodrome], and they have gone away saying 'wow' so it's been great. "We also had a keynote speech from [the musician] Brian Eno, and he has now become a big fan of Great Yarmouth and says he will rave about it and promote the festival." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. New show tackles knife crime and child exploitation Seaside arts festival gets under way
Agriland
23-05-2025
- Business
- Agriland
Red Tractor appoints first farmer as chair
The Ownership Body of Assured Food Standards (AFS), responsible for the Red Tractor food assurance programme, has announced the appointment of Alistair Mackintosh as chair of the AFS board of directors. The appointment follows what the body has described as a 'comprehensive and rigorous selection process'. In a joint statement, the Ownership Body said: 'Alistair brings a wealth of experience and continuity to the role, having served as interim chair during a pivotal period for Red Tractor. 'Under his leadership, the organisation has made significant progress in responding to the Campbell Tickell and Farm Assurance Reviews, with key recommendations now actively being adopted. 'His appointment reflects the Ownership Body's confidence in his ability to lead Red Tractor forward with clarity, integrity, and a strong commitment to robust assurance standards.' Red Tractor appointment The Ownership Body said it has also accepted the Campbell Tickell and Farm Assurance Reviews' recommendations that, in addition to its current responsibilities in regard to appointment of AFS board members and chair and adoption of the annual report, the body should play a more active role. While the AFS board will retain full responsibility for the governance of the organisation, the Ownership Body said it will support the chair as the AFS board considers the recommendations of both reviews. Alistair Mackintosh, a Cumbrian beef, sheep and arable farmer, has been serving as interim chair of Red Tractor since 1 July 2024. Mackintosh said: 'I am honoured to be appointed chair of Red Tractor, an organisation that I believe has a central role to play in ensuring confidence in British food and farming. 'I am totally committed to rebuilding farmer's trust in Red Tractor. There's a great deal of work to do and I look forward to working with the Ownership Body, AFS board and Red Tractor team as we continue to deliver the improvements needed.' Mackintosh is the first farmer to be appointed as chair of the AFS board in the programme's 25-year history. He has a long history of championing the farming industry and has previously served as National Farming Union (NFU) livestock chairman and as a member of the NFU Council. Prior to his appointment as interim chair, Mackintosh held the positions of cice-chair on the AFS board and chair of the Red Tractor Beef & Lamb Sector Board. Last August he was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Cumbrian Farming Awards. Red Tractor's Ownership Body The Red Tractor food assurance programme is owned and run by the registered company Assured Food Standards (AFS). AFS is owned by a coalition of trade bodies: NFU; NFU Scotland,; Ulster Farmers Union (UFU); Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB); Dairy UK; the British Retail Consortium. Each owner organisation provides the 'limited by guarantee' of £1 to AFS, which operates as a not-for-profit company. The Food and Drink Federation is also an observer of the Ownership Body. Red Tractor is the UK's largest food and farm assurance scheme, and the only one assuring the entire food supply chain – from animal welfare and food safety to traceability and environmental protection.
