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Former 1930's Art Deco Cinema transformed into modern apartments | Great Junction Street
6 May 2020

Indelibly woven into Edinburgh's cityscape is Great Junction Street. Opened in December 1938 as The State Cinema, it seated 1650 patrons in the main cinema and boasted four shops, two billiard halls, and a skittle alley on the two floors above the foyer. The original use of the building is in perfect step with the popular use of Art Deco for public buildings such as government headquarters, theatres, commercial buildings, and cinemas.

A Capital Blend: Old Meets New with Craighouse Development
3 Dec 2019

Craighouse is a blend of old and new, offering both secluded tranquillity and convenient urban living. The development, located near Morningside in south Edinburgh, is set within 52 acres of mature woodland and occupies a magnificent elevated position on Easter Craiglockhart Hill.

Craighouse Renovations
24 Jan 2019

Located on the elevated position of Easter Craiglockhart Hill in Morningside, Craighouse is a £100m development by Quartermile Developments comprised of 145 contemporary homes expected to open for residence in early 2019. This collection of luxurious townhouses, penthouses…

S1 Homes New Development - Ellersly Road, Murrayfield
21 Mar 2013

After winning the ‘Small Housebuilder of the Year’ category at the Scottish Home Awards, S1 Developments have had a highly successful 2012. In their latest project, they have teamed up with Northern Trust to create a luxury 3.4 acre development on Ellersly Road, Murrayfield.